Work

But how will we fund government without income taxes?

Russ Latino

One of the primary concerns around eliminating the income tax in Mississippi…

Work

NFIB Director: Eliminate state income tax

Brett Kittredge

Eliminating the state’s income tax would serve as a springboard to economic…

Justice

Lawmakers have another chance to address state’s prisons – before it’s too late

Steven Randle and J. Robertson

As Mississippi legislators return to begin the 2021 session, much of their…

Justice

Property forfeiture too easy in Mississippi

J. Robertson

A new report has been released that gives Mississippi a bad grade…

Justice

SB 2019: Ban The Box for public employers

Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2019, sponsored by Sen. Tammy Witherspoon, would prohibit public employers…

Justice, Work

The 2021 legislative session begins

Brett Kittredge

The Mississippi legislature returned on Tuesday to gavel in the 2021 session….

Justice

The need to reform habitual sentences in Mississippi

Steven Randle

Mississippi’s sentencing laws include a habitual enhancement which can subject individuals to…

Work

SB 2048: Regulatory reduction pilot program

Empower Mississippi

Senate Bill 2048, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would require five state…

Education, Press Releases

We’re Hiring!

Joanna Holbert

Director of New Schools Empower Mississippi Foundation Ridgeland, Ms or Virtual Office…

Press Releases

Empower Names Director of Justice & Work

Grant Callen

I am excited to welcome Steven Randle to the Empower Mississippi team. Steven will…

Work

Tennessee is well positioned financially

Brett Kittredge

Despite not having an individual income tax, few states are in better…

Work

Mississippi’s population decline continues

Brett Kittredge

Mississippi’s population declined by more than 11,000 residents last year, continuing the…