Starla Brown, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Starla Brown

Starla Brown is State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi.

Opinion | Starla Brown •

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 | Starla Brown •

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 | Starla Brown •

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 | Starla Brown •

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 | Starla Brown •

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 | Starla Brown •

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 | Starla Brown •

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 | Russ Latino •

January 28, 2026

New Poll: Mississippi GOP primary voters overwhelmingly back major school choice bill

News | Magnolia Tribune •

January 28, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: January 28, 2026

News | Jeremy Pittari •

January 27, 2026

House committee backs bill that may lead to more conditions added to medical cannabis list

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

January 27, 2026

Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee

Business | Frank Corder •

January 20, 2026

SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing

Business | Frank Corder •

January 13, 2026

Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development

Culture

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

January 28, 2026

A Southern storyteller finds her small truths in big adventures

Culture | Alistair Begg •

January 28, 2026

Don’t kid yourself

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

January 27, 2026

Aberdeen goes Mardi Gras

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

January 28, 2026

Restoring Mississippi’s ballot initiative in 2026: Long road, real stakes, narrow chances

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

January 21, 2026

Mississippi Legislators: Be bold this session

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

January 21, 2026

Trump OMB launches full review of federal funds sent to blue states