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AnalysisNew Census data, same old story: People keep leaving Mississippi
Mississippi's net migration loss since 2010 is almost equal to the population of Biloxi, the state's fifth-largest city.
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AnalysisWhy doesn’t Mississippi have a lottery?
It's a simple question that requires a complex answer.
By Jake McGraw -
AnalysisPre-K study shows that Mississippi kids succeed when given a chance
An analysis of MDE data shows that pre-K attendance can kickstart a positive domino effect that raises the likelihood of long-term academic success.
By Jake McGraw -
AnalysisRead the fine print on special education vouchers
Special needs students are legally entitled to free, appropriate public education services. In order to accept one of Mississippi's new $6,500 vouchers, they must waive that right ? with potentially costly consequences.
By Jeremy Eisler, Mississippi Center for Justice -
AnalysisMississippi leads south in black student suspensions
Black students compose half of Mississippi's enrollment but receive 74 percent of suspensions according to a new analysis of federal school discipline data.
By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report -
AnalysisFour policies that would close the wage gap for Mississippi women
White women in make only 79 cents for every dollar earned by white men. The gap is even worse for black women.
By Sara Miller, Mississippi Economic Policy Center -
AnalysisHealthy food, healthy children, healthy future
Thanks to a new policy, 250 high-poverty Mississippi schools are offering nutritious breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge.
By Mississippi Economic Policy Center -
AnalysisSupporting working moms is smart economic policy
More than 300,000 mothers in Mississippi depend on the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.
By Sara Miller, Mississippi Economic Policy Center -
AnalysisMississippi’s leaders thought welfare recipients were on drugs. They were wrong.
Mississippi has screened 5,578 TANF applicants for drug use since August. Only eight (0.14 percent) have tested positive.
By Matt Williams, Mississippi Center for Justice -
AnalysisCollege degrees are out of reach for most Mississippians
Mississippi has one of the nation's lowest rates of higher education attainment and one of the highest rates of student loan default.
By Jessica Shappley, Mississippi Economic Policy Center -
AnalysisClosing the book on fiscally-irresponsible tax cuts
The tax cut proposal defeated during the legislative session would have placed necessary investments at risk without improving the state's economic competitiveness.
By Sara Miller, Mississippi Economic Policy Center -
AnalysisUpdated Senate plan would cut $550 million in corporate and income taxes
The "compromise" plan adds $170 million to the price tag -- roughly as much as the Legislature underfunded K-12 education this year.
By Sara Miller, Mississippi Economic Policy Center -
AnalysisTen things you should know about Mississippi’s tax cut plans
Will the Legislature mortgage the state's long-term fiscal health for an election year boost? Check back for updates.
By Jake McGraw
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