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MS SC622
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Acknowledges Mississippi's ranking as 1st nationally in percentage of population in poverty, percentage of unemployed workforce, and percentage of children in poverty
- Recognizes the state's 20 poorest counties have unemployment rates ranging from 27.7% to 46.4% and disproportionately impact the state's overall social and economic rankings
- Identifies correlations between poverty in these counties and low educational attainment, high teen pregnancy rates, high school dropouts, and job losses
- Calls for coordinated effort among state agencies and public and private entities to reduce poverty through increased housing, childcare, job opportunities, and educational training
- Directs distribution of resolution to state agency heads, public and private entities, boards of supervisors in the 20 poorest counties, and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Acknowledge the state of poverty in Mississippi and need for improved economic viability.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/23/2010
Full Bill Text
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