Work

House sends universal recognition bill to governor

Empower Mississippi

Legislation that will recognize occupational licenses obtained in another state, making it…

Justice

How the Parole Board makes decisions

Joanna Holbert

It’s a busy day at the Mississippi Parole Board. Cases are stacked…

Justice

Lives thrown away. Families torn apart.

Steven Randle

Disproportionately long prison sentences do not enhance public safety. But they do…

Work

Leading National and State Conservative Groups Join Forces in Support of Income Tax Elimination

Empower Mississippi

Today, Empower Mississippi joined Americans for Tax Reform, The American Conservative Union,…

Justice

Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act moving

Empower Mississippi

Pending legislation that has passed the House and Senate would establish a…

Justice, Press Releases

Criminal justice reform measures advance in House and Senate

Empower Mississippi

The Mississippi House and Senate have continued to advance a number of…

Community Stories, Justice

“There is always hope”

Joanna Holbert

“Goodwill gave me a career.” That’s something Jessica Maxwell-Flowers never dreamed possible…

Justice

Parole reform is needed in Mississippi. And new legislation is moving.

Steven Randle

Dangerous overpopulation crisis. Department of Justice investigation. Rehabilitation. Public safety. Recidivism. Mississippi…

Education

Universal recognition for teachers moving in legislature

Empower Mississippi

Legislation that would allow teachers who received their license in another state…

Work

Senate advances universal recognition bill

Empower Mississippi

The Senate has advanced legislation that will require the state to recognize…

Work

Expanded scope of practice for optometrists sent to governor

Empower Mississippi

A bill that will expand the scope of practice for optometrists was…

Justice

Justice reform: The cost of doing nothing

J. Robertson

Many bills considered by the legislature come with a price tag. Whether…