Posts by Brett Kittredge

Education

Microschools take off in Mississippi

by Brett Kittredge

The pandemic and related school closures had a profound impact on education…

Work

Mississippi’s regulations lead to fewer jobs, more poverty

by Brett Kittredge

New data shows that federal regulations have led to more people living…

Work

Mississippi part of growing flat tax trend

by Brett Kittredge

Earlier this year, Mississippi lawmakers adopted legislation that will institute a 4…

Education

Lawsuit filed to stop student loan cancellation

by Brett Kittredge

A month after President Joe Biden announced plans to cancel a substantial…

Justice, Work

Change laws. Change lives.

by Brett Kittredge

Every year the legislature passes and the governor signs hundreds of bills….

Work

Make it easier for people to work

by Brett Kittredge

As we prepare for Labor Day weekend and celebrate the achievements of…

Work

Paving the way for thousands to work

by Brett Kittredge

In 2004, a hair braider from Tupelo named Melony Armstrong brought a…

Empower

The Supreme Court returned control to the citizens

by Brett Kittredge

From assassination attempts to protests in front of the houses of Supreme…

Education, Justice, Work

Income tax cut, teacher pay raise highlight new laws that went into effect Friday

by Brett Kittredge

Highlighted by the largest tax cut in state history, a number of…

Work

How does Mississippi’s cottage food law compare to others?

by Brett Kittredge

All 50 states now allow the sale of home-baked foods to the…

Work

Overcoming poverty with the Success Sequence

by Brett Kittredge

For many years, the Success Sequence – graduate from high school, work…

Justice

Protecting public safety and providing second chances

by Brett Kittredge

At Unleash Mississippi, a panel focused on protecting public safety and providing…