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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.

HB 2: Mississippi Education Freedom Act

By Empower Mississippi | January 12, 2026

Written by Empower Mississippi House Bill 2, authored by House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen Owen, is a comprehensive education reform bill that expands opportunity by ensuring parents have access to a wider range of high-quality education options for their children, while also strengthening public schools through transparency, innovation, and local control. Specifically, this bill: Creates Magnolia Student Accounts, which allow eligible families…

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Under The Dome: House Introduces the Education Freedom Act

By Empower Mississippi | January 8, 2026

Written by Empower Mississippi Yesterday, the Mississippi House of Representatives introduced House Bill 2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act, one of the most comprehensive education reform bills our state has considered in years. Authored by House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen Owen, this bill puts families first by expanding school choice, increasing transparency, and giving parents…

Under The Dome: Senate Education Committee Advances School Choice Bill

By Empower Mississippi | January 7, 2026

Written by Empower Mississippi Yesterday, the Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 2002, a small but important step toward expanding educational opportunity for families across our state. For years, Mississippi law has allowed a student’s assigned public school district to effectively veto a family’s attempt to transfer to another district, even when the receiving district is…