Archive for July 2022
Mississippi is the most regulated state in the Southeast
Believe it or not, Mississippi is the most regulated state in the South. And this isn’t just a talking point. Economists have estimated that if regulations had been frozen at 1980s levels, the U.S. economy would be over $4 trillion larger than it currently is. That’s over $13,000 for every man, woman, and child in…
Read MoreMore states adopt full practice authority
While Mississippi continues to sit on the sidelines, two very different states chose to expand health care access by providing nurse practitioners with full practice authority. New York and Kanas recently granted full practice authority to nurse practitioners just days apart from each other. New York and Kansas add to the total of 26 states…
Read MoreSearch for a new Superintendent of Education
On June 30, Dr. Carey Wright’s tenure as the State Superintendent of Education in Mississippi drew to a close. Her nine years in the post were marked both by controversies and real gains in educational achievement. Now, the State Board of Education is facing the most important task any board faces, finding a new leader.…
Read MoreA new conviction
“If it allows me to change one person, it would make it all worth it.” That’s how Ben Little describes his life’s story which includes struggles with addiction, a suicide attempt, and prison time followed by a new life found in the salvation of Jesus Christ. Today, Ben uses his own life experiences to help…
Read MorePaving the way for thousands to work
In 2004, a hair braider from Tupelo named Melony Armstrong brought a lawsuit against the state of Mississippi over irrelevant and unnecessary licensing requirements. Nearly two decades later, there are more than 6,700 braiders in Mississippi. Why did Melony take this path? At the time, Melony was working for other people and she decided she…
Read MoreBody cams can protect both the public and law enforcement
Recent news reports of shooting across the country have shocked the public. While Americans have unfortunately become accustomed to some of these scenes, revelations about the law enforcement response to the shooting in Uvalde, Texas have sparked unique outrage. These events have caused policymakers to once again discuss the topic of body cameras as a…
Read MoreArizona’s rural charter school experience shows that fortune favors the bold
My father grew up in Gulfport, my parents met as Ole Miss students, and I have lived in Arizona since 2003. Arizona has been and remains the top state for school choice policies for decades. Given this background I’ll offer up what I hope will be a useful comparison between Mississippi and Arizona, focusing on…
Read MoreThe Good, Bad & Ugly of Inflation
Americans are deeply concerned about inflation and risks facing our economy. Poll after poll shows it is the number one issue heading into midterm elections. This morning’s released report on inflation (CPI) won’t assuage those fears. Experts had estimated that June’s inflation number would come in at 8.8%, meaning that’s how much consumer prices increased…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court returned control to the citizens
From assassination attempts to protests in front of the houses of Supreme Court justices, there was a lot of emotion stemming from decisions made by the Court this term. But regardless of your take on a specific issue, the valuable – and correct interpretation – is that the Court removed power from the courts and…
Read More“Second chances are crucial”
Never in a million years did Wesley Jackson think that he could move from being a drug addict to running a men’s recovery center in the same community he once harmed. Wesley’s story began in Tennessee with a good family and a normal childhood. He found himself falling in with the wrong crowd and struggling…
Read MoreArizona adopts massive school choice expansion
Arizona just passed sweeping legislation to empower parents and fund students. The new legislation is the most expansive school choice program in the country. Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) programs date back a decade in Arizona. And under the new bill, the ESA program will now be available to more than one million students. The current…
Read MoreLynn Fitch lends her voice for empowering parents
Attorney General Lynn Fitch recently commended a Supreme Court decision regarding a Maine school choice program and outlined her support for education dollars following students. “This is not only a victory for religious liberty, but also for parents who should be able to direct their children’s education without government interference.” said Fitch, “This opinion will have…
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