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MS HC19
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
4/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Reecy Dickson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Mississippi's poor rankings across economic and social indicators, including 1st in poverty rate, 50th in per capita income, and 50th in internet access availability
- Documents low educational performance metrics including 25th out of 25 states in ACT scores, 49th in 8th grade math proficiency, and 50th in public library spending
- Notes negative health and social indicators including 1st in obesity rate, 1st in births to unwed mothers, and 3rd in infant mortality rate
- Declares that reducing poverty is the most important priority for improving the state's economic and social standings
- Urges all state agencies and public and private entities to coordinate collaborative efforts to address poverty and improve Mississippi's rankings
Legislative Description
State of Mississippi; urge to take critical and fundamental actions to improve the state's economic and social rankings.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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