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Transforming Communities requires Innovative Policy
February 3rd, 2016
Persistent poverty is a technical term that defines counties or […]
High-cost lending severely impacts Mid South states
January 29th, 2016
Over the last few days, CFED’s 2016 Assets and Opportunity […]
EITC Awareness Day
January 29th, 2016
Throughout the week, Hope Policy Institute has been sharing data […]
Children’s Savings Accounts Increase Access to Higher Education
January 28th, 2016
Going to college provides an opportunity to increase earnings, build […]
Mid South Among the Least “Credit Worthy” in the Nation
January 26th, 2016
Credit is an important asset and helps determine a consumer’s […]
Weathering the Storm with Work-Share Programs
January 25th, 2016
Job loss in the recession hit Mississippi and the Southeast […]
New Report Underscores Need to Invest in Mississippi’s High-Poverty Areas
January 25th, 2016
Even though the national unemployment rate has dropped to 5 […]
Governor Announces Budget Cuts; Rainy Day Funds Mitigate the Blow
January 22nd, 2016
Mid-year budget cuts announced by Governor Bryant this week will […]
Across the South, Households Use A Larger Portion of Their Income for University Tuition
January 20th, 2016
Accessibility and affordability of higher education remain critical to ensuring […]
Fiscal Notes: Is this the year?
January 15th, 2016
During the last four-year legislative term, 2012-2015, legislators enacted a […]
