Work

Don’t backtrack on freedom for hair braiders

Brett Kittredge

More than 15 years ago, the Mississippi legislature voted to set hair…

Justice

On Parole: Providing Deserved Second Chances are a Part of Justice

Steven Randle

The day is February 10, 2021 and a man sits in a…

Work

Mississippi House Scores Big Reforms

Conor Norris

The Mississippi House of Representatives recently passed several reform bills, which will…

Work

Mississippi may be next state to recover jobs lost during pandemic recession

Brett Kittredge

Mississippi is well-positioned to be the next state to recover the jobs…

Justice

SB 2792: Expand the Fresh Start Act

Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2792, sponsored by Senator John Horhn, expands the provisions of…

Work, Your Story

Kristie Rushing

Empower Mississippi

What do you think of when you think of Mississippi? Most people…

Justice, Your Story

Two life sentences for seven boxes of Sudafed

Joanna Holbert

Three strikes and he’s out. But does the punishment fit the crime?…

Work

House takes action on unnecessary licensing requirements

Brett Kittredge

The state House passed multiple bills today to reduce unnecessary licensing requirements….

Press Releases

Senate Committee Advances Legislation Aimed at Making it Easier for Professionals to Move to Mississippi

Empower Mississippi

The Senate Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency committee has advanced legislation that will require…

Work

Mississippi takes on red tape

Conor Norris

The extent of occupational licensing in Mississippi makes it difficult for everyday…

Work

HB 1315: Remove occupational license requirements for art therapists, auctioneers, interior designers, funeral home directors, and wigologists

Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1315, sponsored by Speaker Philip Gunn, would eliminate licensing requirements…

Work

HB 1312: Worker freedom for eyebrow threading, applying makeup, and applying eyelash extensions

Empower Mississippi

House Bill 1312, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Turner, will extend the repealer…