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Governor Proclaims ‘Mississippi School Choice Week’ as Annual Celebration of Education Expands Nationwide

by Empower Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves has declared January 26 through February 1, 2025, as…

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New Empower Mississippi Report Highlights Growth in Labor Force Participation Rate, Outlines Recommendations for Continued Improvement

by Empower Mississippi

Nonprofit organization Empower Mississippi today released its second report on state labor…

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Empower Mississippi Releases New Research to Help Determine Why More Mississippians Aren’t in the Workforce

by Empower Mississippi

Despite significant economic activity, state “labor force participation rate” lowest in U.S….

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Mississippi Supreme Court Rules on High Profile Case

by Empower Mississippi

Late last week, the Mississippi Supreme Court issued a ruling on a…

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Empower Mississippi Praises Passage of New Education Funding Formula

by Empower Mississippi

Today the Mississippi Senate and yesterday the Mississippi House of Representatives overwhelmingly…

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Joanna Polk joins the team

by Empower Mississippi

Joanna Polk has been named Executive Assistant and Development Manager on the…

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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Proclaims April “Second Chance Month”

by Empower Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves has declared April 2024 as Mississippi Second Chance Month!…

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Empower Mississippi Announces New Chairman of the Board

by Empower Mississippi

Ridgeland, MS – March 20, 2024 – Empower Mississippi announces the election…

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Governor Proclaims “School Choice Week” as Annual Education Celebration Spreads Across the Nation

by Empower Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves has declared January 21-27, 2024, as Mississippi School Choice…

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Record crowd attends Unleash Mississippi

by Empower Mississippi

Unleash Mississippi, Empower Mississippi’s third annual policy summit was a huge success!…

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Patrick Miller named Vice President of Development

by Empower Mississippi

Empower Mississippi CEO Grant Callen announced today that Patrick Miller has been…

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Wil Ervin named Senior Vice President of Empower Mississippi

by Empower Mississippi

Empower Mississippi CEO Grant Callen announced today that Wil Ervin has been…