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Talking House and Senate tax proposals

by Brett Kittredge

Empower President Russ Latino recently provided an in-depth look at the tax…

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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Comparing House and Senate tax proposals

by Russ Latino

For the last year or so, the state of Mississippi has been…

Education, Justice, Work

Mississippi legislature: Week 5 recap

by Brett Kittredge

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

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House adopts legislation to protect home-based businesses

by Empower Mississippi

The Mississippi House of Representatives has adopted the Home-based Opportunity Freedom Act…

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We should let home-based businesses thrive

by Brett Kittredge

As Mississippi continues to grapple with a declining population, the state needs…

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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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SB 2647: Apprenticeship program for barbers and cosmetologists

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2647, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would allow barbers, cosmetologists,…

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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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The legislature should provide full practice authority

by Russ Latino

Yesterday I had the opportunity to testify before the Senate Public Health…

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SB 2178: Full practice authority for nurse practitioners

by Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2178, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would provide full practice…

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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…