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Empower MS Releases 2025 Impact Report

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As we look back on 2025, we are reminded how much can…

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2026 Capitol Chat: Week 8

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Capitol Chat: Week 8 As another committee deadline approaches, some bills are…

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HB 1072 — Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act

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House Bill 1072, authored by Representatives Lee Yancey and Rodney Hall, creates a…

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2026 Capitol Chat: Week 7

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Capitol Chat: Week 7 It was a budget-heavy week under the Dome,…

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Aaron Rice: Defending the Constitution in Uniform and in Court

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Aaron Rice: Defending the Constitution in Uniform and in Court What does…

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2026 Capitol Chat: Week 6

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Capitol Chat: Week 6 From floor votes to a few “spirited” House…

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2026 Capitol Chat: Week 5

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Capitol Chat: Week 5 Week 5 at the Capitol featured some of…

Podcast

Dr. John Dixon: Charter Schools, Choice, and Accountability

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Dr. John Dixon: Charter Schools, Choice, and Accountability As the 2026 legislative…

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HB 1736, HB 1735, SB 2041: MDOC Dyslexia Study

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 House Bill 1736, authored by Representative Roberson, House Bill 1735, authored by Rep. Larry…

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2026 Capitol Chat: Week 4

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Capitol Chat: Week 4 A shortened week at the Capitol didn’t significantly…

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SB 2512: Teaching the “Success Sequence” 

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Senate Bill 2512, authored by Senator Jeff Tate, requires the Mississippi Department of Education to…

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SB 2035: MDOC Data Transparency and Improvement

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Senate Bill 2035, authored by Senator Juan Barnett, strengthens public safety by improving…