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Empower Mississippi Commentary

Welcome to Empower Mississippi's Commentary page, where we provide in-depth analysis and thought-provoking perspectives on the key issues impacting our state. Stay informed with expert opinions, policy breakdowns, and the latest updates to understand the driving forces behind Mississippi's growth and challenges. Please note that the views expressed in guest columns are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Empower Mississippi.

New Empower Mississippi Report Finds Mississippians Want to Work, but Many Remain Disconnected from Opportunity

By Empower Mississippi | August 13, 2026

Written by Empower Mississippi The Tape Measure Problem draws on conversations across the state to identify five workforce findings and a path forward Empower Mississippi today released The Tape Measure Problem: What Mississippians Taught Us About Work and Opportunity, the third report in the organization’s ongoing study of Mississippi’s labor force participation rate. Based on seven…

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More Than a Backpack

By Ashley Green | August 6, 2026

Written by Ashley Green What Mississippi Families Carry into a New School Year Across Mississippi, July and August carry its own rhythm. School parking lots fill before sunrise as teachers unlock classrooms for another year. Parents weave through crowded store aisles searching for the perfect backpack, the last box of crayons or the right sized notebook.…

Stewarding the American Dream

By Grant Callen | July 3, 2026

Written by Grant Callen As America approaches its 250th anniversary, I have found myself thinking less about politics and more about stewardship. Recently, Secretary of State Marco Rubio described America as “a story of perpetual improvement,” a nation where each generation leaves the next freer, safer, and more prosperous than the one before. That’s the essence…