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Universal licensing recognition advances in House committee

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The House Workforce Development Committee has advanced legislation that would recognize occupational licenses…

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SB 2574: Create a pilot reentry program

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Senate Bill 2574, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett, seeks to create a…

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House Committee Advances Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners

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Empower Mississippi applauds the legislation and action from the committee The House…

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HB 1035: Establish virtual public school

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House Bill 1035, sponsored by Rep. Rob Roberson, would establish a virtual…

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SB 2561: Provisional driver’s license when ex-offenders leave prison

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Senate Bill 2561, sponsored by Sen. Daniel Sparks, seeks to provide a…

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SB 2674 & HB 1254: Regulatory relief for public school districts

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Senate Bill 2674 and House Bill 1254, sponsored by Sen. Rita Potts…

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HB 1303: Expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners

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House Bill 1303, sponsored by Rep. Donnie Scoggin, would expand the scope…

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Rethink Education

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HB 562: Allow cottage food operators to sell products online

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House Bill 562, sponsored by Rep. Shanda Yates, would expand cottage food…

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HB 196: Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act

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House Bill 196, sponsored by Representative Nick Bain, seeks to establish various…

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SB 2187: Universal recognition of occupational licenses

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Senate Bill 2187, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would require the state…

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SB 2364: Expand the Fresh Start Act

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Senate Bill 2364, sponsored by Senator Angela Turner-Ford, expands the provisions of…