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JACKSON, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) today reflected on the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session, highlighting key policy wins that advance opportunity and reduce barriers for Mississippians. Throughout the session, AFP-MS worked alongside lawmakers and grassroots advocates to advance priorities outlined in its 601Blueprint: Building a Better Mississippi, focused on expanding access […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP–MS) today praised the Mississippi Legislature for passing House Bill 1622, which establishes a Small Community Hospital Pilot Program to provide targeted exemptions from Certificate of Need requirements to help rural hospitals expand critical services. The bill now heads to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk for consideration. AFP–MS thanks Chairman Sam Creekmore for […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) today responded to the Mississippi State Senate Education Committee’s failure to advance the Education Freedom Act (HB 2). This legislation would have expanded parental choice and established education savings accounts for families across the state. The bill’s failure is a disappointment to thousands of parents and advocates seeking […]
Jackson, Mississippi — Following a federal court decision to strike down a decades-old moratorium on new home health agencies, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) released the following statement urging lawmakers to reform the state’s broken Certificate of Need (CON) process. A federal judge last Wednesday ruled that the moratorium violates constitutional protections, yet the decision leaves intact the broader […]
Jackson, MS – Today, Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP–MS) expressed gratitude to Senator Joseph M. Seymour for sponsoring Senate Bill 2646: Administrative Rules, a Mississippi REINS Act. This legislation will restore accountability in government by strengthening legislative oversight of the rulemaking process. SB 2646 would require Mississippi state agencies to notify all members of the state […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) commends the House Business and Commerce Committee for passing HB 1072, the Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act, a proposal designed to complement Mississippi’s modern workforce and better support independent contractors and flexible workers. HB 1072 would allow hiring partners to offer voluntary, portable benefits that follow workers from […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) celebrates the Mississippi House of Representatives for passing the Education Freedom Act to expand parental options and education savings accounts across the state. AFP-MS now strongly urges the Mississippi Senate to take up and pass HB 2 without delay. In August, AFP-MS hosted “School Choice: Faith Based Community […]
Jackson, Mississippi — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauds the House Education Committee for passing the Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026 out of Committee. The legislation will expand school choice for families in Mississippi. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown said: “The passage of the Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026 out of the Education Committee is a step in the […]
Jackson, MS – Americans for Prosperity–Mississippi (AFP-MS) today thanked House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen Owen for introducing H.B. 2, the “Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026,” and voiced strong support for expanding education savings accounts (ESAs) to give families more options and more control over their children’s education. AFP-MS State Director Starla […]
