Education, Justice, Work

What’s still alive after Tuesday’s deadline?

Russ Latino

The legislative calendar is built on deadlines. Bills must be introduced by…

Work

SB 2647: Apprenticeship program for barbers and cosmetologists

Empower Mississippi

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

Education

HB 1416: Ensure freedom for students to engage in political activity

Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1416, sponsored by Rep. Kent McCarty, would ensure that public…

Education, Justice, Work

Mississippi legislature: Week 4 recap

Brett Kittredge

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

Education

Traveling the state to celebrate National School Choice Week

Grant Callen

Every January thousands of students, parents, and teachers descend on the State…

Work

The legislature should provide full practice authority

Russ Latino

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

Education

SB 2428: District of Innovation task force

Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2428, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would create a District…

Work

SB 2178: Full practice authority for nurse practitioners

Empower Mississippi

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

Education

SB 2422: Issue teacher supply cards by September 1

Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2422, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, will ensure that teacher…

Education

HB 873: Tim Tebow Act

Empower Mississippi

House Bill 873, sponsored by Rep. Chris Brown, would allow homeschool students…

Justice

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

Empower Mississippi

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

Justice, Work

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

Steven Randle

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