Justice

SB 2574: Create a pilot reentry program

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Senate Bill 2574, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett, seeks to create a…

Press Releases

House Committee Advances Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners

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Empower Mississippi applauds the legislation and action from the committee The House…

Education

HB 1035: Establish virtual public school

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House Bill 1035, sponsored by Rep. Rob Roberson, would establish a virtual…

Justice

SB 2561: Provisional driver’s license when ex-offenders leave prison

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Senate Bill 2561, sponsored by Sen. Daniel Sparks, seeks to provide a…

Work

Reeves reiterates call to eliminate income tax

Brett Kittredge

Saying it is time for a bold move, Gov. Tate Reeves called…

Education

SB 2674 & HB 1254: Regulatory relief for public school districts

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Senate Bill 2674 and House Bill 1254, sponsored by Sen. Rita Potts…

Work

HB 1303: Expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners

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House Bill 1303, sponsored by Rep. Donnie Scoggin, would expand the scope…

Work

Bills would expand freedom for barbers and cosmetologists

Brett Kittredge

A South Mississippi barber hoped to open a mobile barber shop two…

Education

Rethink Education

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HB 562: Allow cottage food operators to sell products online

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House Bill 562, sponsored by Rep. Shanda Yates, would expand cottage food…

Work

Nurses Can Help Eliminate Mississippi Health Care Deserts

Russ Latino

Within a decade, the U.S. health care system is projected to face…

Education

Governor Reeves declares Jan. 24-30 School Choice Week

Joanna Holbert

Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed January 24-30, 2021 as “School Choice Week”…