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Across the South, Households Use A Larger Portion of Their Income for University Tuition
January 20th, 2011
Accessibility and affordability of higher education remain critical to ensuring […]
Missed Opportunity: Payday Lending Enforcement
January 19th, 2011
On January 18, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted down […]
Understanding the Payday Loan Debt Trap
January 13th, 2011
Once a borrower takes out a payday loan, he or […]
Moving Backwards
January 6th, 2011
As the legislature reconvenes for another year, Mississippi is facing […]
Trends in Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance in Mississippi
December 29th, 2010
Across the country, the cost of health insurance has risen […]
60 Minutes Piece on State Fiscal Crisis Reveals State Revenue Problems, Not Spending Problems
December 22nd, 2010
A report on CBS’s Sunday night news program, 60 Minutes, […]
Joint Legislative Budget Committee Recommends More Cuts for State Agencies
December 15th, 2010
Monday, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) released its budget […]
When Inadequate Revenues Result in Job Loss, Mississippi’s Families, Communities and Residents are Negatively Affected
December 10th, 2010
At the height of the recession, Mississippi experienced high levels […]
Listen to MEPC Director Ed Sivak Live at 5:05 on 97.3 FM (Jackson)
December 3rd, 2010
Ed Sivak will be a guest tonight at 5:05 p.m. […]
State General Fund Revenue Expected to Remain Level for FY 2012; Total Budget Hole Still Looms
December 2nd, 2010
In November, the Revenue Estimating Group released its revised Fiscal […]
