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Mississippi legislature: Week 5 recap

by Brett Kittredge

The legislature completed the fifth week of the 2022 session and both…

Education, Justice, Work

What’s still alive after Tuesday’s deadline?

by Russ Latino

The legislative calendar is built on deadlines. Bills must be introduced by…

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HB 1416: Ensure freedom for students to engage in political activity

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1416, sponsored by Rep. Kent McCarty, would ensure that public…

Education, Justice, Work

Mississippi legislature: Week 4 recap

by Brett Kittredge

Lawmakers wrapped up their fourth week of the session as we really…

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Traveling the state to celebrate National School Choice Week

by Grant Callen

Every January thousands of students, parents, and teachers descend on the State…

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SB 2428: District of Innovation task force

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2428, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would create a District…

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SB 2422: Issue teacher supply cards by September 1

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2422, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, will ensure that teacher…

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HB 873: Tim Tebow Act

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 873, sponsored by Rep. Chris Brown, would allow homeschool students…

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Wicker and Hyde-Smith sponsor School Choice Week resolution

by Brett Kittredge

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have sponsored a resolution designating…

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HB 1349: Make it easier for students to move between public schools

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1349, sponsored by Rep. Jansen Owen, would allow students to…

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HB 879: Issue teacher supply cards to teachers by August 1

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 879, sponsored by Rep. Richard Bennett, would require procurement cards…

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HB 489: Run payroll for teachers twice a month

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 489, sponsored by Rep. Steve Hopkins, would require school districts…