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SB 2602: School District Reporting For Student Transfers

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Senate Bill 2602, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would require each school…

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HB 1163: Allow students with dyslexia to receive an ESA

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House Bill 1163, sponsored by Rep. Larry Byrd, would allow students with…

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HB 1078: Remove Wait List Requirement For Special Needs ESA

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House Bill 1078, sponsored by Speaker Jason White, removes from the Education…

Press Releases

Governor Proclaims ‘Mississippi School Choice Week’ as Annual Celebration of Education Expands Nationwide

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Governor Tate Reeves has declared January 26 through February 1, 2025, as…

Capitol Chat

Capitol Chat: Week 3

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Capitol Chat: Week 3 Things got crazy in a subcommittee hearing, some…

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HB 781: Authorize mobile barbershops

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House Bill 781, sponsored by Rep. Tracey Rosebud, would authorize licensed barbers…

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SB 2179: The Tim Tebow Act

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Senate Bill 2179, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would allow homeschool students…

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HB 729: The Tim Tebow Act

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House Bill 729, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Lancaster, would allow homeschool students…

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HB 98: Full practice authority for nurse practitioners

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House Bill 98, authored by Rep. Donnie Scoggin, would provide full practice…

Capitol Chat

Capitol Chat: Week 2

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Capitol Chat: Week 2 Empower Senior Vice President Wil Ervin highlights what…

Press Releases, Work

New Empower Mississippi Report Highlights Growth in Labor Force Participation Rate, Outlines Recommendations for Continued Improvement

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Nonprofit organization Empower Mississippi today released its second report on state labor…

Podcast

State Rep. Trey Lamar: The Build Up Mississippi Act

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State Rep. Trey Lamar: The Build Up Mississippi Act   This week,…