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Business  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
February 11, 2022

Mississippi Broadband Accessibility Act passes in House, creates Broadband Commission

The Commission would receive, review, and administer broadband grants from the internet service providers in the state. According to BroadbandNow, Mississippi is currently ranked 42nd and among the top ten worst states in the nation when it comes to state broadband access. However, they also report that 39.9% of Mississippians have access to fiber-optic service,…
Business  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 11, 2022

The Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Could See Needed Changes

Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum “While the policy of state government picking winners and losers isn’t good policy, the MFLEX program will provide more transparency.” In the past forty years, the Mississippi Legislature has added numerous incentive programs designed to attract industry to the state and retain existing businesses while also encouraging them to expand.…