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SB 2537: Expand cottage food operators sales cap

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Senate Bill 2537, sponsored by Sen. Melanie Sojourner, would raise the annual…

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HB 1150: Permit universities to authorize charter schools

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House Bill 1150, sponsored by Rep. Randy Boyd, would allow state universities…

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SB 2796: Full practice authority for nurse practitioners

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Senate Bill 2796, authored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would provide full practice…

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SB 2066: Free shampooers to work

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Senate Bill 2066, sponsored by Sen. Angela Hill, would allow shampooers to…

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HB 748: The Tim Tebow Act

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House Bill 748, sponsored by Rep. Chris Brown, would allow homeschool students…

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HB 727/ HB 796: Full practice authority for nurse practitioners

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House Bill 727, authored by Rep. Donnie Scoggin and House Bill 796,…

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SB 2342: Ban the Box for public employees

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

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HB 868: Authorize mobile barbershops 

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

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HB 722: Decriminalize possession of fentanyl testing strips

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

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HB 668: New pathways to teacher licensure

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

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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…

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SB 2052: Regulatory reduction pilot program

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