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Legislature Working to Keep Mississippi Safe and Provide Second Chances

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Both the House and Senate have demonstrated desire to pass meaningful public…
Justice

SB 2792: Expand the Fresh Start Act

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Senate Bill 2792, sponsored by Senator John Horhn, expands the provisions of…
Community Stories, Work

Kristie Rushing

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What do you think of when you think of Mississippi? Most people…
Press Releases

Senate Committee Advances Legislation Aimed at Making it Easier for Professionals to Move to Mississippi

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The Senate Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency committee has advanced legislation that will require…
Work

HB 1315: Remove occupational license requirements for art therapists, auctioneers, interior designers, funeral home directors, and wigologists

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House Bill 1315, sponsored by Speaker Philip Gunn, would eliminate licensing requirements…
Work

HB 1312: Worker freedom for eyebrow threading, applying makeup, and applying eyelash extensions

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House Bill 1312, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Turner, will extend the repealer…
Work

Universal licensing recognition advances in House committee

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

SB 2574: Create a pilot reentry program

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

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…
Education

HB 1035: Establish virtual public school

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

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…
Education

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…