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A Closer Look: The Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act
August 13th, 2010
This week, there has been considerable discussion surrounding the $249 […]
Mississippi Can’t Afford to Leave Nearly $250 Million on the Table
August 11th, 2010
The recent state fiscal relief legislation passed by the United […]
Higher Education Critical for Family Economic Security and State Economic Advancement
August 6th, 2010
Across Mississippi, students are returning to the classroom for the […]
Healthcare Reform is Good for Working Mississippians
August 5th, 2010
Yesterday, a summit was hosted on healthcare reform in Mississippi. […]
Is Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday Really Worth Celebrating?
August 2nd, 2010
Amid the revelry of Mississippi’s second Sales Tax Holiday lays […]
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. […]
