Starla Brown, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Starla Brown

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

Opinion | Justan Rice , Starla Brown •

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 | Starla Brown , Thomas Kimbrell •

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 | 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 | Sophie Bates, Associated Press •

June 8, 2026

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

News | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

News | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Robert St. John •

June 8, 2026

The real work

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 8, 2026

Radical remorse

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

June 7, 2026

Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”

Opinion

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

June 8, 2026

What the Corps understands but you don’t

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 5, 2026

Mississippi building 21st century blue economy

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 3, 2026

Starla Brown

Mississippi’s independent workers deserve better. House Bill 1072 is the answer

Judges and lawmakers move to remove restrictions on health care in Mississippi

Modernizing Mississippi’s workforce: Why portable benefits are the next step

Break down the barriers: How zoning reform can reignite the American Dream

Mississippi should give kids more education opportunities

Medicaid expansion in Mississippi is not the answer. Here’s why

Mississippi’s Certificate of Need laws: Hindrance to healthcare progress

Biden’s DOJ Wants Even More Power Over the Free Market

Certificate of Need laws are standing in the way of addiction recovery

News

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

The real work

Radical remorse

Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”

Opinion

What the Corps understands but you don’t

Mississippi building 21st century blue economy

It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains

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