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Empower Mississippi Announces New Chairman of the Board

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Ridgeland, MS – March 20, 2024 – Empower Mississippi announces the election…

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SB 2574: Expand the Fresh Start Act

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Senate Bill 2574, sponsored by Sen. John Horhn, expands the Fresh Start…

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HB 1303: Expand the Fresh Start Act

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House Bill 1303, sponsored by Rep. Shanda Yates, expands the Fresh Start…

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SB 2442: Establish the Prison-to-Paycheck Pipeline Pilot Program

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Senate Bill 2442, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett, would create the post-release…

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HB 1683: Expand opportunity for establishment of charter schools

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House Bill 1683, sponsored by Rep. Jansen Owen, would make several changes…

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HB 1600: Post-Release Services Pilot Program

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House Bill 1600, sponsored by Rep. Becky Currie, would create the post-release…

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SB 2597: Require MDOC to develop data collection and reporting system

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Senate Bill 2597, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett, would require the Department…

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HB 1599: Require MDOC to develop data collection and reporting system

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House Bill 1599, sponsored by Rep. Becky Currie, would require the Department…

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HB 1490: Full practice authority for nurse practitioners

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House Bill 1490, authored by Rep. Becky Currie, would provide full practice…

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HB 1248: The Tim Tebow Act

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House Bill 1248, sponsored by Rep. Dan Eubanks, would allow homeschool students…

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HB 524: The Tim Tebow Act

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House Bill 524, authored by Rep. Becky Currie, would allow homeschool students…

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HB 1448: The Tim Tebow Act

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House Bill 1448, sponsored by Rep. Rob Roberson, would allow homeschool students…