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Why 3% growth won’t really “cover” the costs of eliminating the income tax
March 12th, 2015
As the legislature wraps up floor debate on general bills, […]
Blog, Budget & Tax

2015 National Consumer Protection Week – March 1-7, 2015
March 6th, 2015
National Consumer Protection Week is a campaign to encourage consumers […]
Blog, Financial Inclusion

House and Senate Tax Plans are Both Unaffordable
March 5th, 2015
Both the Senate and House tax cut plans will erode […]
Blog, Budget & Tax, Budget & Tax

House and Senate Tax Plans Do Little for Struggling Working Families
March 5th, 2015
Yesterday, we posted the details and costs of the House […]
Blog, Budget & Tax, Budget & Tax

Save for Emergencies - America Saves Week
February 27th, 2015
MEPC recently examined the challenge that Mississippi households face in […]
Blog, Financial Inclusion, Financial Inclusion

America Saves Week: Family & Youth Savings
February 25th, 2015
Educational achievement creates economic opportunity for individuals and the economy […]
Blog, Education & Workforce Development

Wealthy Mississippians would benefit most from Income Tax Elimination
February 25th, 2015
Eliminating the individual income tax would mean either a massive […]
Blog, Budget & Tax, Budget & Tax

Eliminating the State Income Tax in Mississippi: Tax Cut or Tax Shift?
February 24th, 2015
Eliminating the individual income tax would mean either a massive […]
Blog, Budget & Tax

America Saves Week: Pay Off High-Interest Debt
February 24th, 2015
MEPC recently examined the financial stability of Mississippians, according to […]
Blog, Financial Inclusion

Could You Weather a Financial Crisis? Find Out Here.
February 23rd, 2015
Liquid Asset Poverty measures the amount of households without a […]
Blog, Financial Inclusion