Every year, thousands of Mississippians leave the state’s prison system and return…
Each year, about 8,000 men and women leave prison in Mississippi. But…
Empower Mississippi has signed on to a coalition letter, joining organizations across…
Mandatory minimums, three-strike rules, and expanded felony classifications created a time of…
A new report from Empower Mississippi gives Mississippi a failing grade for…
A very important piece of legislation flew under the radar this session…
Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2795, the “Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility…
Before closing out the 2021 legislative session last week, lawmakers overwhelming adopted…
Disproportionately long prison sentences do not enhance public safety. But they do…
Dangerous overpopulation crisis. Department of Justice investigation. Rehabilitation. Public safety. Recidivism. Mississippi…
Today is the 60th day of the 2021 Mississippi legislative session, and…
The Mississippi legislature is nearly halfway through their 2021 session. Every year…