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Governor signs universal recognition bill into law

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Gov. Tate Reeves has signed legislation that will make it easier for…

Justice

Bill providing driver’s license for ex-offenders leaving prison signed into law

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Legislation that will provide a provisional driver’s license to formerly incarcerated individuals…

Work

Governor signs expanded scope of practice for optometrists into law

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A bill that will expand the scope of practice for optometrists has…

Justice

Driver’s license for ex-offenders leaving prison advances

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Legislation that will provide a provisional driver’s license to formerly incarcerated individuals…

Work

House sends universal recognition bill to governor

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Legislation that will recognize occupational licenses obtained in another state, making it…

Work

Leading National and State Conservative Groups Join Forces in Support of Income Tax Elimination

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Today, Empower Mississippi joined Americans for Tax Reform, The American Conservative Union,…

Justice

Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act moving

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Pending legislation that has passed the House and Senate would establish a…

Justice, Press Releases

Criminal justice reform measures advance in House and Senate

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The Mississippi House and Senate have continued to advance a number of…

Education

Universal recognition for teachers moving in legislature

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Legislation that would allow teachers who received their license in another state…

Work

Senate advances universal recognition bill

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The Senate has advanced legislation that will require the state to recognize…

Work

Expanded scope of practice for optometrists sent to governor

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A bill that will expand the scope of practice for optometrists was…

Justice

HB 551: Provisional driver’s license when ex-offenders leave prison

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House Bill 551, sponsored by Rep. Nick Bain, seeks to provide a…