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Mississippi’s free market think tank https://t.co/M6oyulIxd5
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Joined July 2009
“Occupational licenses are about safety.”
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We are incredibly excited to announce Douglas Carswell as our new CEO & President. Brexit Leader. Former Member of Parliament. Author. We think his bio speaks for itself! Welcome to Mississippi @DouglasCarswell
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Last night, the Senate passed The Fairness Act. This bill, sponsored by Sen. Angela Hill, protects female athletes and ensures that biological males don’t compete in female sports. We applaud Sen. Hill, @DelbertHosemann, and the rest of the Senate for making this happen!
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America is a melting pot of cultures. Watch our full interview with Calvin Robinson at the link in our bio.
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Our education institutions have failed to pass on the strengths of individualism. For that reason we have returned to premodern notions of caste and tribe. But man is defined by more than just the accident of his birth!. @DanielJHannan @DouglasCarswell
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An Anglo-American free trade deal would bring prosperity and new goods to both America and Britain. @DouglasCarswell and @AKFREEDOM make the case for it here:.
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Victory for free speech! Ole Miss tried to punish Young Americans for Freedom for celebrating the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall – until we threatened to sue them! @msjusticeinst @AaronRRice @yaf .
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We are incredibly excited to announce Douglas Carswell as our new CEO & President. Brexit Leader. Former Member of Parliament. Author. We think his bio speaks for itself!
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For most of human history, our relations with one another were defined by our birth, caste, and tribe. The idea that we are free individuals is relatively new and must be vigorously defended! - @DanielJHannan @DouglasCarswell
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Arkansas has followed Mississippi's lead in seeking to protect women's sports and defend female athletes by banning biological males.
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Great press conference on cutting red tape and unleashing economic freedom in Mississippi!. Thank you to @MississippiSOS @MichaelWatsonMS for doing this.
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Mississippi should indeed act quickly to rid itself of the income tax and thus help to drive further prosperity in the state. Check out this article supporting the effort by @GroverNorquist @taxreformer in @sunherald .
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Today, and every day, we remember those who paid the ultimate price for our safety and freedom. May God bless them and may we always value that which they defended.
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Biden's multi-trillion dollar spending plan could actually REDUCE employment!. Great analysis from @brad_polumbo of @feeonline .
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Deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the passing of our friend and former colleague, Ashley Henley. She was a principled and committed fighter for liberty, freedom, and Mississippi. Please join us in praying for both her and her family.
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“This major licensing reform is helping to make Mississippi the most job-friendly state in the nation.”- @DouglasCarswell with @tatereeves
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A Mississippi mother of four is serving a life sentence for less than two ounces of marijuana. How is that possible? The state's habitual offender laws. @senatorshoshana @RSI @RightOnCrime @MarcALevin @reason @CKinstitute .
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After multiple years of litigation, Dipa, Amy, Karrece, and so many others are now free to work!. Check out this story in the Associated Press from @LeahMWillingham for more:.
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Senator Blount: "You got this bill at lunch today. You are being told you won't go home tonight until this bill is passed. This is being rammed down our throats. When you oppose Public Records Act/Open Meetings Act, doesn't it make you wonder what is going on?".
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We hate to lose @ShadWhite, but Gov. @PhilBryantMS made a great choice and Mississippi will be well served by this appointment.
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Today, we remember the life of a great man. His words stand the test of time as their truth resonates half a century later. Martin Luther King Jr.’s defense of the innate dignity of the human individual and the rights granted unto each by the grace of God continues to inspire!
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Certificate of Need repeal, full practice authority for nurse practitioners, telemedicine expansion, universal licensing recognition. Now is the time to roll back #NeverNeeded regulations that limit healthcare access. @RSI @biggerpieforum @senatorshoshana
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After decades of debate, Mississippi will soon become the 45th state to enact a state lottery.
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The steady decline of California is largely a consequence of bad public policy and poor leadership. New op-ed from @DouglasCarswell published in the @telegraph.
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Each of Mississippi's neighboring states have joined the call for Convention of the States. Will Mississippi join the call this session? A resolution is pending in the Senate.
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It's time for government to stop crushing small business owners!.
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It's unfair to allow biological men to steal the awards, scholarships, and honors of female athletes. Nobody knows that better than Selina Soule, a Connecticut athlete who consistently came in third behind two biological males. We share her story here:.
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Incredibly excited to announce that after two years of litigation and hard work by @AaronRRice of @msjusticeinst our clients are now free to work and continue pursuing the American dream!.
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Former Governor of South Carolina @NikkiHaley and MCPP President @DouglasCarswell discussed the bright future ahead for conservatism!
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Douglas Carswell was a Brexit leader and a Member of British Parliament. Now, he is a proud Mississippian. We're very excited to welcome Douglas to the team. Check out this video conversation to hear more about his vision for the Center and Mississippi!.
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Ronald Reagan once said, “Government does not tax to get the money it needs; government always finds a need for the money it gets.” If we don’t abolish the state income tax, state officials will soon find a need to spend the $1 billion surplus.
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The Fairness Act cleared another major hurdle as it was passed out of its House committee!. The bill would protect female sports from intrusion by male athletes. It moves onto the House floor for consideration. @angelabhill1 @DouglasCarswell @IWF @LifeSite
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It's time to Axe the Tax! . Let's get rid of the income tax in Mississippi and let folks keep more of their own money. @DouglasCarswell @PhilipGunnMS @tatereeves @DelbertHosemann @GroverNorquist @taxreformer @afp_ms @MichaelWatsonMS
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We are excited to announce that @realHunterEstes has been appointed Senior Director of Policy and Communications. Hunter is passionate about winning the battle of ideas and will be working to advance liberty for all Mississippians. Please join us in congratulating him!
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Congratulations to Speaker @PhilipGunnMS on being named the National Chairman of @ALEC_states. This honor is a reflection of the many accomplishments of the Mississippi legislature over the past 8 years.
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We believe that removing excessive and unnecessary regulations from government agencies will help make Mississippi better. We want our state to get back on track with others, and that is why we should #tacklethetape. @MississippiSOS
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Veggie burgers will remain legal in Mississippi. This is a win for free speech and consumer choice. The new regulations were the result of a First Amendment lawsuit from @IJ and @MSjusticeinst.
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Thank you to Gov. Bryant from Miss. nonprofits and churches and voters. Justice and equality work both ways.
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Rather quietly, the Mississippi legislature is close to adopting a number of needed, new criminal justice reform measures. @RSI @MarcALevin @RightOnCrime @CKinstitute @reason @senatorshoshana @taxreformer @ACUFforJustice
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Legislation to reauthorize administrative forfeiture in Mississippi appears dead.
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Happy MLK Day.-.-.Today we remember all of what Dr. King did in the fight for civil rights, liberty, and equality
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Thank you for your service, @AaronRRice , and thanks for the passion you show in leading MJI!.#MCPP #policy #liberty #conservative #libertarian #MississippiJusticeInstitute
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One of our Contributing Fellows, @MattWAllen, has a new column in the Clarion Ledger addressing crime in Jackson, starting with the basics.
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Cubans continue to wave and march with American flags in their hands as they protest the failing communist regime on the island!.
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The message is simple: Get the state out of the alcohol business.
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"I hope we can all agree that something has gone badly wrong when 70% of voters can vote for something, as they did for medical marijuana, but have their choice ignored.". @DouglasCarswell in the @clarionledger on the need to fix the initiative process:.
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We had a great time celebrating the Mississippi Justice Institute’s 5th birthday today!! 🎉. @msjusticeinst @AaronRRice @DouglasCarswell
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Wendy Swart was a hairdresser for 30 years in Pennsylvania. Never had an infraction. When she moved to Mississippi, she thought it would be easy to transfer her license and start working. It shouldn't be this way. @cmsandefur @senatorshoshana @RSI @IWF .
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Breaking: Speaker Philip Gunn has filed legislation to eliminate the income tax. Let's make it happen and let Mississippians keep more of their own money!. #AxetheTax @PhilipGunnMS .
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Great piece in @realDailyWire by @charlipence highlighting the work that's been done in Mississippi to protect female athletes and ensure fair competition in sports.
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We are so proud of our wonderful attorney, Aaron Rice, for being chosen as one of Mississippi’s top 50. This award goes to the top 50 most influential people in the state. Thanks @AaronRRice for all you do for our litigation branch, the Mississippi Justice Institute.
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Congratulations to @CardinalWV and all of West Virginia on this critical win. America's children deserve more forward thinking policies like this!.
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Congratulations to @AaronRRice for being awarded the 2019 Buckley Award from @AFF. Well deserved! @msjusticeinst
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Court-packing would turn our independent judiciary into just another political branch of government. We must push back against this senseless idea!. From @AaronRRice of @msjusticeinst .
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The city of Jackson cannot restrict your right to openly carry a firearm, whether we are under an emergency order or not. That is why @msjusticeinst just filed a lawsuit challenging this unconstitutional and illegal action.
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Be sure to tune into @NextRevFNC with @SteveHiltonx on Fox News tonight for an interview with @DouglasCarswell
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Hair braiding businesses are booming in Mississippi. So why would the legislature ever stifle them with new restrictions?. @IJ @DouglasCarswell @msjusticeinst .
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Brexit leader and former Member of British Parliament, Douglas Carswell has been appointed as the new President & CEO of MCPP.
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Thanks to Sen. Angela Hill's Fairness Act, there's a great bill moving through the Legislature that seeks to defend the right for women and men to have their own sports teams. And, 80% of Mississippians support it!. @angelabhill1.
If there’s one thing that we are passionate about in the Reeves family, it’s my daughters’ sports. I know that the lessons learned through team sports have led to so many successful lives and careers for women and have truly helped provide a more equal opportunity for success.
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Incredibly excited to have @JustinDOwen of the @BeaconTN join us for this week's episode of Free Mississippi with @DouglasCarswell . Join us at 4:00pm for the video release!
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MCPP President @DouglasCarswell and Tech Policy Specialist Matthew Nicaud are excited and ready to work to advance innovation and growth through our newly launched Technology Institute!. You can follow our work through @MSTechInstitute
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“There’s no question, much of the red tape in government is the result of well-intentioned, but now outdated actions. But do not fool yourself: there are many who use regulation to protect themselves from competition. That must end.”. - Gov. @tatereeves .
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Watch the clip here of MCPP President Douglas Carswell on Fox News’ The Next Revolution!.
.@DouglasCarswell: A revived conservative movement needs to be as passionate about the tenth amendment as it is about the first and the second. #NextRevFNC
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The House has passed HB1263, sending it onto Governor Reeves!. This bill removes an obstacle to work from new Mississippians with previous job experience by making it easier to get a Mississippi license. Thank you to @RepBecky for this great bill!
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In this important piece, @DeAngelisCorey dispels the myths regarding the underfunding of schools and reveals how consistently education budgets have expanded beyond inflation over the years.
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Our @Heritage-partnered event, taking on Critical Race Theory!.#MCPP #policy #liberty #conservative #libertarian
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Arizona has led the way on occupational licensing reforms that make it easier to work. We can do the same here in Mississippi by passing HB1263 and recognizing the value of licenses from other states!
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The failure of our lawmakers to act over the past two decades shows precisely why citizen-led initiatives are essential. "We cannot simply leave politics to politicians." - @DouglasCarswell .
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South Carolina: Is 78,000 regulations too many?. Mississippi: Hold my beer. 🍺.
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"America is going to need a roadmap to recovery based on the principles of free markets and limited government."- @DouglasCarswell
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Time to reduce the hurdles to work in Mississippi!. This is a great bill- thank you for your efforts on this @RepBecky @JansenOwen.
House Bill 1263 has been introduced. The bill would provide for recognition of out-of-state occupational licenses if applicants satisfy certain conditions. To read HB 1263, visit #msleg.
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"The failure of our lawmakers to act over the past two decades shows precisely why citizen-led initiatives are essential. We cannot simply leave politics to politicians.". -@DouglasCarswell in the @clarionledger .
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"The great changes in American policy don't start with politicians in DC, they start in states like Mississippi." -MCPP President @DouglasCarswell
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A number of criminal justice reform measures are close to becoming law in Mississippi. The changes would reduce our prison population, reduce the cost to taxpayers, and make it easier for ex-offenders to work.
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Lesley Davis gives her defense of women's sports:. "Mississippians need to know that, if passed, The Fairness Act will protect the young girls and women in our state.".
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The recent violence in state prisons has raised an important question: Does it help us to have the third largest prison system in the world or can we refocus and reprioritize who needs to be in prison and who would be better served by alternatives? Story:
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MCPP President @DouglasCarswell joins Fox News’ The Next Revolution at 8pm Central tonight. Be sure to tune in for a rich discussion on how states can chart the path ahead for conservative policy wins!. @NextRevFNC @SteveHiltonx.
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We are excited to see elected officials taking on this important work. Mississippi's regulatory burden has dragged down the state's economy long enough! @MichaelWatsonMS.
Our office is excited to introduce our #TackletheTape✂️ initiative, which will increase economic opportunities for all Mississippians by promoting competition and encouraging innovation and job growth. Click the link to learn more:
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"Critical Race Theory is nothing but Marxist propaganda that divides people. Children shouldn't be taught that anyone is superior or inferior to another, and this legislation will secure that," said President & CEO @DouglasCarswell
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Governor Reeves has signed the Fairness Act into law. Mississippi has showcased its commitment to protecting female athletes and fair athletic competition. Thank you @angelabhill1 for authoring this legislation!.
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We are grateful to have Ilya Shapiro join us for a dinner in Jackson tonight. @ishapiro @CatoInstitute @msjusticeinst
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Our founders put pen to paper and produced a document that planted the seeds of American greatness in our nation's very core. MCPP President @DouglasCarswell discusses that and more in this recent @mbjournal interview:.
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Crossing out “It will cost too much” doesn’t make the point go away.
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Thank you to Speaker @PhilipGunnMS, Lt. Gov. @DelbertHosemann, Reps. @ccrawford121 & @StaterepBain2 and Sens. @JoeyFillingane, @jbranninglaw & @bricewigginsMS for their support of the Life Equality Act!
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MCPP’s @DouglasCarswell traveled up to Starkville for a wonderful set of tours and events at Mississippi State!
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Senate Bill 2187 just passed out of committee! It recognizes licenses from out-of-state in certain situations. The bill removes an obstacle to work and helps inspire more folks to move to Mississippi. Thanks for your hard work on this Sen. Kevin Blackwell!.@KevinBlackwell5
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Incredible work being done here in Mississippi to role back burdensome regulations, expand our economy, and help folks work!. Check out this piece highlighting the efforts of @MichaelWatsonMS and @MississippiSOS.
Mississippi's #TackletheTape initiative under @MichaelWatsonMS and @MississippiSOS is showing how to tame occupational licensing boards and create jobs @IdealPatricia write about it in a new piece for @Discourse_Mag.
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The @msjusticeinst announced a new lawsuit today on behalf of an entrepreneur who started a successful weight loss class. Until the state shut her down.
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Mississippians who want to purchase food directly from a farmer or rancher, fully aware that it did not pass through traditional government barriers, should be allowed to do so. This is food freedom.
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.@AaronRRice, the Director of the Mississippi Justice Institute, penned an op-ed with @ishapiro on the need for Mississippi to join a call for the Convention of the States:
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Dipa Bhattarai could open an eyebrow threading business in Alabama, Louisiana, or Tennessee tomorrow with little to no licensing. But not Mississippi. We are stifling job growth and hurting our own economy by discouraging entrepreneurs like Dipa.
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We’re traveling the state sharing our message of freedom and opportunity!. Thank you to the Leake County Republican Women for hosting @DouglasCarswell
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