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State of the Union? We need good policy and strong leadership.

by Russ Latino

President Joe Biden stepped to the well of the U.S. House of…

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Supporting the Rule of Law: A Framework for Addressing Crime in Jackson

by J. Robertson

“No one is above the law.” This common refrain illustrates the importance…

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Mississippi legislature: Week 8 recap

by Brett Kittredge

The legislature dealt with the deadline to move on appropriations and revenue…

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Mississippi legislature: Week 7 recap

by Brett Kittredge

After a rush of action over the past two weeks to pass…

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Legislative update: Deadlines and missed opportunities

by Russ Latino

The legislature is a creature of deadlines. Last Thursday was an important…

Education, Justice, Work

Mississippi legislature: Week 6 recap

by Brett Kittredge

We are now six weeks into the 2022 legislative session, and the…

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Mississippi legislature: Week 5 recap

by Brett Kittredge

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

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Giving second chances promotes public safety and fairness

by Grant Callen and Brett Tolman

When it comes to justice reform, Mississippi lawmakers must weigh two critical…

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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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Mississippi legislature: Week 4 recap

by Brett Kittredge

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

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HB 1196: Remove barriers to work for nurses, barbers, and social workers

by Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1196, sponsored by Rep. Nick Bain, would prevent those who…

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Licensing reform bill removes barriers to work for nurses, barbers, and social workers

by Steven Randle

Every year, thousands of Mississippians leave the state’s prison system and return…