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Budget Spotlight: Mississippi Department of Mental Health Budget FY 2009-FY 2011
July 26th, 2010
Much has been discussed about the state’s successive budget cuts […]
Unemployment Insurance Extension Benefits Mississippi’s Economy
July 21st, 2010
Today, the United States Senate will vote on a bill […]
Workers in the Public Sector Provide Services Vital to Mississippi’s Economy
July 9th, 2010
Not only do Mississippians who choose careers as public servants […]
FY 2010 Revenue in Under Estimate, FY 2011 Appropriations Further Reduce Budget
July 2nd, 2010
All but one month in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 saw […]
Achieving Self-Sufficiency: How Much Income Do Working Families in Mississippi Need to Meet Their Basic Expenses?
June 25th, 2010
The current recession has affected many of Mississippi’s working families. […]
Lower-Income Earners Pay More State and Local Taxes in Mississippi
June 18th, 2010
Eighty percent (80%) of Mississippi residents earn an income of less […]
Welcome to Policy Matters, the blog of the Mississippi Economic Policy Center (MEPC)
June 17th, 2010
Over the next couple of years, Mississippi will face questions […]
