2010 Annual Policy Conference Recap
October 27th, 2010
The 2010 Annual Policy Conference was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended and the presenters who shared their knowledge and expertise. This year, MEPC expanded our breakout session offerings to cover a broader range of issues affecting the livelihood of every resident in this state. We began with a few tough questions in mind.
- With job losses approaching 80,000 since the start of the recession and ARRA funding expiring, how will we build a budget that positions the state to prosper in the future?
MEPC Senior Policy Analyst Sara Miller presents Revenue Options to help Mississippi take a balanced approach to the budget.
- How can we maximize the opportunity for health care reform?
Center for Mississippi Health Policy Analyst, Wesley S. Prater provides a clear overview of health reform in Mississippi and the implications of health reform for employers.
- What steps can we take to protect Mississippians from high-cost lending?
Mississippi Center for Justice Director of Consumer Protection, Paheadra Robinson explains the effects of payday lending and what can be done to protect Mississippi’s working families.
- What strategies exist to prepare the workforce for 21st-century jobs that provide career pathways and good wages?
Insight Center for Community Economic Development Director National Network of Sector Partners, Jack Mills explains the broad value of Sector Initiatives to employers and the workforce.
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