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Figures of family and money. Child tax credit concept.

Child Tax Credit Can Still Help Mississippi Families—Window to Apply Closes Soon

by Dr. Sandra Carr-MelvinNovember 29, 2022June 12, 2024

“The benefits of the Child Tax Credit help children today but also set them up for a brighter future,” Dr. Carr-Melvin writes.

Mississippi Old Capitol building (Jackson leadership)

White Mississippians Still Think They Are the Only Decision-Makers for Jackson, Miss.

by Nate SchumannNovember 4, 2022February 16, 2026

Pouring water from bottle into glass on blue background

Preventing Next Water Crisis: Mississippi Should Rebuild Infrastructure with Resident Input

by Nate SchumannOctober 21, 2022February 16, 2026

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Legislature Cuts, But Does Not Abolish State Income Tax

by Nick Judin March 28, 2022June 12, 2024

a photo of Speaker Philip Gunn and Gov. Tate Reeves surrounded by other lawmakers

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Speaker Gunn Now Willing to Spend American Rescue Funds In ‘Very Conservative’ Way

by Ashton Pittman March 25, 2022June 12, 2024

Medicaid Expansion in Mississippi Closes the Health Insurance Gap

by Dr. Sandra Carr-MelvinMarch 16, 2022June 12, 2024

Farm-to-Early Care Programs Are Wins for Mississippi. Let’s Grow Them.

by Rhea Williams-BishopMarch 3, 2022June 12, 2024

A ruptured water main on Main Street. The pipe is dug up and surrounded by muddy water.

East Biloxi is in Desperate Need of American Rescue Plan Act Funds

by Leo Carney August 9, 2021June 12, 2024