Poverty and Poor Health Go Hand in Hand
In Mississippi, 59% of counties are in persistent poverty. Places that are persistently poor lack important resources like adequate healthcare, education, housing, jobs, and banking services. Find out...
View ArticleTax Reform has Real Impact on Working Families
Tax reform provides a pivotal opportunity to support working families in Mississippi. Nearly half of the state’s working families are considered working poor, meaning that they work at least one job...
View ArticleFact Sheet: Mississippi Fresh Food Fact Sheet
Lack of access to healthy foods and the associated negative outcomes on the health of Mid South residents are well documented. Obesity and the lack of consumption of fresh fruit, for example are among...
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The Earned Income Tax Credit: A Working Families Tax Credit for Mississippi
When Mississippians struggle to provide the basic necessities for their families, they are unable to invest the time and money necessary to move up the economic ladder and ensure their children’s...
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