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Job Opportunities in Mississippi: High-Growth Occupations will Require Postsecondary Education and Training
October 13th, 2010
The recent economic recession has resulted in significantly increased enrollment […]
The High Cost of A Cuts-Only Approach
October 5th, 2010
The recent Associated Press article published in the Hattiesburg American, […]
New Census Data Released on Income in Mississippi
September 29th, 2010
Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data on poverty […]
FY 2012 Budget Hearings Recap
September 24th, 2010
On Thursday, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 budget hearings adjourned. […]
Medicaid Funding Necessary to Support the Needs of Vulnerable Children and Elderly
September 24th, 2010
As our post earlier this week summarizes, the number of […]
Adequate Funding for Mississippi’s Education Systems May Require Additional Revenue
September 23rd, 2010
Throughout the week we have heard educational leaders speak to […]
Mississippi’s University System Increases Funding Request as ARRA Funding Fades
September 23rd, 2010
Tuesday’s state budget hearings brought presentations from the Mississippi Department […]
Over 500,000 Mississippians Go Without Health Insurance in 2009
September 21st, 2010
The Census Bureau estimates that 502,000 people in Mississippi were […]
Mississippi’s Public Sector Workers Earn Less than their Counterparts in the Surrounding States
September 21st, 2010
The budget hearings kicked off yesterday with a presentation made […]
Poverty Increases in Mississippi as Families Continue to Experience Economic Hardship During Current Recession
September 20th, 2010
On September 16th, the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary 2009 […]
