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House passes full expensing bill

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Empower Mississippi CEO Grant Callen commended the Mississippi House of Representatives for…

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A Tax Cut with No Revenue Loss – and More Jobs

Forest Thigpen

Would you believe we can cut taxes in a way that will…

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Legislature hits next major deadline

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On Thursday, the legislature hit their latest major deadline of the session….

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HB 1173: Teacher supply cards for public charter school teachers

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House Bill 1173, authored by Rep. Richard Bennett, would provide charter school…

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What’s Still Alive in the Legislature?

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Two major deadlines occurred this week that affect legislation. The deadline for…

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SB 2160: Move Function of Cosmetology and Barber Boards to Health Department

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Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would dissolve the Boards…

Justice, Your Story

Finding hope in the hopelessness of prison

Joanna Holbert

Eleven times Deborah Mosby had been before the state parole board –…

Education

School Choice Celebration a Success

Joanna Holbert

Over 600 students, teachers, school leaders, parents, elected officials and friends gathered…

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New Report Answers Concerns About Nurse Practitioners

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Fears about quality of care are “greatly exaggerated”   Empower Mississippi has…

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HB 1113: Home-based business freedom

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House Bill 1113, sponsored by Rep. Jansen Owen, prohibits local governments from…

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SB 2537: Expand cottage food operators sales cap

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Senate Bill 2537, sponsored by Sen. Melanie Sojourner, would raise the annual…

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HB 1150: Permit universities to authorize charter schools

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House Bill 1150, sponsored by Rep. Randy Boyd, would allow state universities…