Posts by Empower Mississippi

Bill Summaries, Education

HB 27: Allow students with dyslexia to receive ESA

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House Bill 27, sponsored by Rep. Larry Byrd, would allow students with…

Bill Summaries, Work

SB 2052: Regulatory reduction pilot program

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2052, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would require five state…

Justice

Celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

by Empower Mississippi

Each January 9, citizens across the country come together to celebrate National…

Empower News

2022: A Year in Review

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This year is almost in the books and the 2023 Legislation Session…

Empower News, Justice, Press Releases

Empower releases report on violent crime in Mississippi

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Mississippi’s homicide rate is significantly higher than the national average, according to…

Education

Mississippi microschools are expanding education options for families

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By Kerry McDonald, State Policy Network Education Policy Fellow When Stephanie Harper…

Education, Press Releases

Empower reacts to charter board approving only one new charter

by Empower Mississippi

Today, the Mississippi Charter Authorizer Board approved one new charter application and…

Education, Justice, Work

Empower hosts 2022 Unleash Mississippi

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Empower Mississippi hosted the second-annual Unleash Mississippi on Thursday as state leaders…

Empower News, Press Releases

Empower to host Unleash Mississippi with state leaders, national policy experts

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Empower Mississippi will host the second annual Unleash Mississippi to provide a…

Press Releases

Thigpen named Senior Advisor at Empower

by Empower Mississippi

Empower Mississippi welcomes Forest Thigpen to its growing team. In his capacity…

Press Releases, Work

Reeves signs historic tax reform

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Gov. Tate Reeves has signed the largest tax cut in Mississippi history….

Press Releases, Work

House and Senate Leaders Reach Historic Tax Cut Deal

by Empower Mississippi

House and Senate conferees have reached a deal to provide Mississippians with…