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A solutions center dedicated to removing barriers so all Mississippians can flourish.

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State lawmakers are in a special session right now—and it may be over fast. 150+ Mississippi children with special needs are stuck on the ESA waitlist. Call your lawmaker now and ask them to fund the ESA Waitlist for Mississippi kids while there is still time! 👉

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🎉 BIG WIN for Mississippi students with special needs! Lawmakers boosted ESA funding from $3M to $5M, ensuring more kids will have access to the education they deserve. Read more: empowerms.org/waitlist-funde…

🎉 BIG WIN for Mississippi students with special needs! Lawmakers boosted ESA funding from $3M to $5M, ensuring more kids will have access to the education they deserve. Read more: empowerms.org/waitlist-funde…
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Tune in to Middays with Gerard on SuperTalk at 11:05 AM to hear Empower Founder & CEO Grant Callen discuss the recent Special Needs ESA waitlist funding.

Tune in to Middays with Gerard on SuperTalk at 11:05 AM to hear Empower Founder & CEO Grant Callen discuss the recent Special Needs ESA waitlist funding.
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According to Rep. Rep. Jansen Owen, not every school district is as simple as the grade associated with it. On today's episode Owen talks with host Grant Callen about education freedom, exploring the future of portability, charter schools, & more! Listen Here: empowerms.org/rep-jansen-owe…

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In his six-year legislative career, Rep. Rep. Jansen Owen has been a vocal supporter of criminal justice reforms. In the most recent episode of the Empower Podcast Rep. Owen shares his passion for second chances with host Grant Callen. ‼️Listen Here: empowerms.org/rep-jansen-owe…

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One of the pillars of Empower is to help promote a healthy workforce in Mississippi. When individuals are supported, skilled, and empowered to work, families thrive, communities grow stronger, and our state moves forward.

One of the pillars of Empower is to help promote a healthy workforce in Mississippi. When individuals are supported, skilled, and empowered to work, families thrive, communities grow stronger, and our state moves forward.
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With over a decade in the Mississippi Legislature, Rep. Lee Yancey brings deep insight into some of the state’s most complex issues. In the latest episode of the Empower Podcast, he joins Grant Callen to talk kratom, cannabis, school choice, licensing reform, and how Mississippi is

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On June 19, 1865, the news of their freedom finally reached slaves in Galveston, TX, almost three years after that freedom was actually granted by the Emancipation Proclamation. By ending government-endorsed slavery, America took a giant step toward acknowledging the truth

On June 19, 1865, the news of their freedom finally reached slaves in Galveston, TX, almost three years after that freedom was actually granted by the Emancipation Proclamation. By ending government-endorsed slavery, America took a giant step toward acknowledging the truth
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Second chances often begin with new skills & purpose. In the most recent episode of the Empower Podcast, Rep. Lee Yancey, who chairs the House Business and Commerce Committee and serves on eight others, including Drug Policy, weighs in. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Governor Reeves has signed legislation that funds the ESA waitlist—bringing long-overdue relief to students with special needs and their families. For years, these families have waited without access to the resources they need. This funding is a meaningful step toward ensuring

Governor Reeves has signed legislation that funds the ESA waitlist—bringing long-overdue relief to students with special needs and their families.

For years, these families have waited without access to the resources they need. This funding is a meaningful step toward ensuring
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Today, we celebrate the birth of the greatest political experiment the world has ever known. At Empower Mississippi, we are committed to ensuring that our state is a place where the fundamental, God-given rights acknowledged and enshrined in the Declaration of Independence -

Today, we celebrate the birth of the greatest political experiment the world has ever known. At Empower Mississippi, we are committed to ensuring that our state is a place where the fundamental, God-given rights acknowledged and enshrined in the Declaration of Independence -
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Sometimes our work means changing laws, while other times it means helping community leaders develop private sector solutions. Regardless, we are always working to help Mississippians rise.

Sometimes our work means changing laws, while other times it means helping community leaders develop private sector solutions. Regardless, we are always working to help Mississippians rise.
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What does high school need to look like to adequately prepare students for the future world which is not the same as it was 10, even 15 years ago?" Keri D. Ingraham is asking questions and sparking conversations about the need for specialized schools that align education with labor

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COVID-19 was a challenging time for education, but actually helped parents to see what school was like for their children, raising concerns for their students. Keri D. Ingraham thinks that this clarity has helped to expand the conversation around school choice. Listen to her

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Often, work in one area affects work in another. Educated Mississippians are more likely to be part of the workforce. By strengthening educational opportunities across the state, Mississippi is also increasing its workforce potential.

Often, work in one area affects work in another. Educated Mississippians are more likely to be part of the workforce. By strengthening educational opportunities across the state, Mississippi is also increasing its workforce potential.
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Don't miss the most recent episode of the Empower Podcast, where former Speaker Philip Gunn shares with host Grant Callen about lessons from the political trenches. We dive into his proudest wins: helping overturn Roe v. Wade, driving education reform, and changing