Education, Justice, Work

Mississippi legislature: Week 5 recap

Brett Kittredge

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

Justice

Giving second chances promotes public safety and fairness

Grant Callen and Brett Tolman

When it comes to justice reform, Mississippi lawmakers must weigh two critical…

Press Releases, Work

House adopts legislation to protect home-based businesses

Empower Mississippi

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

Work

We should let home-based businesses thrive

Brett Kittredge

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

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…