Archive for April 2024

Today the Mississippi Senate and yesterday the Mississippi House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HB 4130, the “Mississippi Student Funding Formula”, that is based on individual student needs.  This legislation repeals the antiquated Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) and creates a new weighted student funding formula for distributing tax dollars to public school districts based on…

Joanna Polk has been named Executive Assistant and Development Manager on the Empower Team. In her role, Polk will support the CEO, keep projects and commitments on track, maintain the organization’s strategic fundraising plan, and help connect new donors to the organization. Polk previously worked at University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry and…

Governor Tate Reeves has declared April 2024 as Mississippi Second Chance Month! This proclamation demonstrates a commitment to providing opportunities for redemption and rehabilitation to all Mississippians, and we are grateful for the Governor’s leadership on this important issue. Second Chance Month is a celebration of the various pathways to redemption and reintegration available to…