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JACKSON, MS—Following passage of SB 2125 in the House Insurance Committee, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is applauding the bill that will expand Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to state employees. AFP-MS Deputy State Director, Cade Yates, released the following statement: “We thank Senator Chris Johnson (District 25) for introducing this important bill that would increase […]

JACKSON, MS—Following House passage of HB 1453, the “Investing in the Needs of Students to Prioritize, Impact, and Reform Education (INSPIRE) Act, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is applauding the legislation that will overhaul the current education funding formula and urging its passage in the Senate. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement: […]

JACKSON, MS—Following the passage of HB 848 in Mississippi’s State House, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is applauding the legislation and hopes to see the Senate pass the measure to roll back certain Certificate of Need laws in the state. AFP-MS State Director, Starla Brown, released the following statement: “We are grateful for Representative Lee Yancey’s […]

JACKSON, MS—Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) State Director Starla Brown has a new op-ed featured in the Clarion Ledger highlighting AFP-MS’ vision for transformative education reform in the Magnolia State this legislative session and how a well-educated workforce is key for Mississippians to reignite their American Dream. In part, Brown writes: “As Mississippians, we […]

JACKSON, MS – Following Governor Tate Reeves’ State of the State address, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is echoing the Governor’s commitment to education reform in the Magnolia State and calling on lawmakers to pass HB1449, the Mississippi Student Freedom Act. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement: “We thank Governor Reeves […]

JACKSON, MS – After the introduction of HB1449, the Mississippi Student Freedom Act, this week, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) is applauding the legislation and urging passage of the bill which would establish Magnolia Scholarship Accounts for certain eligible students. According to recent polling by yes. every kid foundation., nearly 80% of voters across Mississippi support school […]

JACKSON, MS – This week, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) hosted a luncheon and activism Day at the Capitol. During the event, more than 100 grassroots activists heard from a variety of representatives from national organizations on key issues such as education freedom and health care reform and later spoke with lawmakers at the Capitol.  […]

JACKSON, MS — As National School Choice Week begins, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is celebrating the accomplishments made across the country for education reform and calling on the Mississippi Legislature to enhance educational freedom in the Magnolia State. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following statement: “As we kick off National School Choice Week […]

JACKSON, MS – Today, as the Mississippi Legislature convenes for the 2024 Regular Session, Americans for Prosperity – Mississippi (AFP-MS) is calling on lawmakers to consider and pass legislation that will foster economic growth, enhance educational freedom, and reduce harmful bureaucratic barriers such as Certificate of Need laws. AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown released the following […]