Friday - July 17, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Mississippi

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Donor Plans Ahead for Generational Impact
OXFORD, Mississippi, April 4 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Donor Plans Ahead for Generational Impact * OXFORD, Miss. - Doug MacEachern, of Covington, Louisiana, has committed to including the University of Mississippi in his estate plans with a major gift to benefit full-time students in the School of Pharmacy. After the donor's lifetime, his estimated $2.9 million testamentary gift will provide additional support to the Jane B. MacEachern Memorial Pharm  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Why the US South Is Rising
DETROIT, Michigan, April 4 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 3, 2026, by Douglas Carswell, president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy: * * * Why the US South Is Rising The region has become a business-friendly destination. * While New York and California are losing population, states like South Carolina and Alabama are not only gaining residents at a record rate, but they are also experiencing rapid economic growth. A recent JL Par  more