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Starla Brown
Starla Brown is State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi.
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Justan Rice
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February 23, 2026
Mississippi’s independent workers deserve better. House Bill 1072 is the answer
The concept is straightforward: let hiring parties make voluntary contributions to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors.
Opinion
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Starla Brown
, Thomas Kimbrell
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February 2, 2026
Judges and lawmakers move to remove restrictions on health care in Mississippi
The implication is clear: exempting facilities and services from CON restrictions will expand access to them.
Opinion
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Starla Brown
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December 5, 2025
Modernizing Mississippi’s workforce: Why portable benefits are the next step
Starla Brown says Mississippi's workforce has already adapted to the modern economy — now it’s time for state policies to catch up.
Opinion
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Starla Brown
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September 24, 2025
Break down the barriers: How zoning reform can reignite the American Dream
Starla Brown says Mississippi should dismantle burdensome regulations that prohibit or disincentivize developers from building more diverse housing options.
Opinion
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Starla Brown
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January 27, 2025
Mississippi should give kids more education opportunities
As Starla Brown writes, universal access means students are not consigned to failing schools while the fortunate and well-connected leave.
Medicaid
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Starla Brown
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October 15, 2024
Medicaid expansion in Mississippi is not the answer. Here’s why
Medicaid was never designed to be a primary insurance provider for able-bodied consumers, writes Starla Brown.
Opinion
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Starla Brown
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March 27, 2024
Mississippi’s Certificate of Need laws: Hindrance to healthcare progress
Starla Brown says it's time for policymakers in Mississippi to recognize the detrimental effects of CoN laws and take bold steps towards their repeal.
Opinion
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Starla Brown
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November 28, 2023
Biden’s DOJ Wants Even More Power Over the Free Market
AFP-MS State Director Starla Brown shares why the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division's "hostile environment" could cost America its technological edge.
Opinion
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Starla Brown
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February 7, 2023
Certificate of Need laws are standing in the way of addiction recovery
Mississippi legislators missed the opportunity to repeal the CON laws and prevent the dangers they cause for Mississippians. By any measure, America is experiencing a substance use crisis. In 2021, deaths from overdoses reached an estimated 107,622 people across the United States, with roughly another 140,000 deaths due to excessive alcohol use. Unfortunately, Mississippi has not been spared from…
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 10, 2026
Mississippi joins Trump administration’s foster care initiative
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 10, 2026
Governor Reeves doesn’t rule out special session to tackle teacher pay raise, expanded education freedom
News
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Daniel Tyson
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March 10, 2026
Senate seeks study committee on impacts of wind turbines on Mississippi agricultural lands
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 5, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers send worker freedom legislation to Governor
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 10, 2026
A hidden note in Tremont: Discovering the Tammy Wynette Legacy Center
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 10, 2026
The Gospel displayed
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 9, 2026
The table gets bigger
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 9, 2026
Hyde-Smith, Adlakha Republican Primary for U.S. Senate could impact general election
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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March 6, 2026
President’s choice to strike Iran is profound, deliberate, and correct
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 4, 2026
Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank
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