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MS HC19

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Reecy Dickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

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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