Mississippi Center for Public Policy

Saturday, May 17, 2008

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MCPP News & Reports

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2008 Legislative Votes and Summaries of Key Bills

Find, by subject matter, important bills being considered in the 2008 Mississippi legislature. A short description of the bill is included, along with a link to how members voted on the measure....
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Issue Brief: Charter Schools

This Issue Brief describes the general concept of charter schools; specific legislation may differ....
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Issue Brief: Health Insurance Exchange

This Issue Brief describes the concept of a Health Insurance Exchange....
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Mississippi Marriage Survey

The National Fatherhood Initiative and the Mississippi Center for Public Policy released this survey of attitudes toward marriage in Mississippi....
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2008 Legislative Votes by Day

This page presents all votes cast by the legislature, arranged by legislative day....
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Governing By Principle Main Page

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MCPP Commentary

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MCPP On The Radio

See the schedules for Vital Signs Commentaries by Forest Thigpen on radio stations throughout Mississippi....
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Tax Principles

There are now two commissions considering reforms to the state tax code. One was appointed by the governor, and the other was created by the House Ways & Means Committee. Whatever plans come out of either of these groups, they should be guided by some key principles....
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Got Tax Ideas?

The commission appointed by Governor Barbour to study the state’s tax code has begun meeting. I have the privilege of being on that commission, and I would welcome your suggestions for changes you think should be made. The governor wants us to look at the total...
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Government Investment Wrong

A prominent Mississippi businessman is asking the taxpayers of Mississippi to give him 17 million dollars to help his company. He told a Senate committee that the reason he was asking for the money was because the legislature had provided millions of dollars to...
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Anything for the System

There’s a phrase that’s often used as a conversation-stopper in public policy debates. Those who use this phrase seemingly seek to intimidate their opponents into defending evil against good. It seems to be used when all rational arguments fail. The phrase? “Anything...
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Health Insurance Exchange

Health insurance is one of the largest expenses for businesses, government, and families. There are lots of reasons for that, most of which have to do with government actions that inhibit innovation and competition - two of the primary elements that lead to improved...

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Policy Snapshots - May 15, 2008

Florida Legislature Passes Education Reforms
Married Love Protects
State Income Taxes and Economic Growth
Insuring Disaster...
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Policy Snapshots - May 7, 2008

Upcoming Events
Mississippi Insurance Laws Get Grade of “C”
Searching for Climate Change
Expanding The Voucher Program in the Nation’s Capital
The Coming Tax Boom
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Policy Snapshots - March 28, 2008

California Court Effectively “Bans” Homeschooling
Big Corn and Ethanol Hoax
Surging Cost of Groceries Hits Home
Government Investment Wrong
Executive Assistant Position Open...

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