Press Releases
Statement by HOPE CEO Bill Bynum on CFPB Proposed High-Cost Loan Rule
June 2nd, 2016
The proposed small dollar loan rules released by the Consumer […]
Workforce Development Programs Fill Critical Employment Gap in Mississippi
May 18th, 2016
Hope Policy Institute calls for investments in programs to serve […]
Recession May Be Past, But Underemployment and Low-Wage Jobs Still Define Landscape in Mississippi
January 25th, 2016
For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Lawton, 202.207.0137 January 25, […]
Mississippi Economic Policy Center becomes Hope Policy Institute
October 15th, 2015
HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation and Hope Credit Union) recently announced […]
Mississippi’s tax structure threatening investment in state’s future
May 7th, 2015
New report shows the state’s tax system has five flaws […]
664,000 Mississippians to See a Cut in Food Assistance Beginning Today
November 1st, 2014
Over 3,400 business also to feel the pain Jackson, Miss.—Beginning […]
Proposed Tax Cuts Would Take Mississippi in the Wrong Direction
July 31st, 2014
Jackson, Miss.– In the coming months, lawmakers have stated that […]
Mississippi’s School funding cuts among the nation’s deepest
May 21st, 2014
Cuts hurt economy in short and long term Jackson, Miss.— […]
Education cuts some of nation’s deepest
September 16th, 2013
JACKSON – Mississippi had the 10th deepest cuts nationally in […]
Number of Mississippi Kids Without Insurance Has Dropped Dramatically Since 2000
August 2nd, 2013
Jackson, Mississippi – The number of children without health insurance […]
