Posts by Empower Mississippi

Bill Summaries, Justice, Work

SB 2342: Ban the Box for public employees

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Senate Bill 2342, sponsored by Sen. John Horhn, would prohibit public employers…
Bill Summaries, Work

HB 868: Authorize mobile barbershops 

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House Bill 868, sponsored by Rep. Tracey Rosebud, would authorize licensed barbers…
Bill Summaries, Justice

HB 722: Decriminalize possession of fentanyl testing strips

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House Bill 722, sponsored by Rep. Christopher Bell, decriminalizes fentanyl testing strips….
Bill Summaries, Education

HB 668: New pathways to teacher licensure

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House Bill 668, sponsored by Rep. Charles Busby, would help with Mississippi’s…
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

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

Celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

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

2022: A Year in Review

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

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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…