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MS HC2
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
4/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Reecy Dickson
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AI Summary
- Acknowledges Mississippi's ranking first nationally in percentage of population in poverty, percentage of unemployed workforce, and percentage of children in poverty
- Identifies 20 poorest counties with unemployment rates ranging from 27.7% to 46.4% as having significant impact on state's overall social and economic rankings
- Notes Mississippi's bottom-tier national rankings including 50th in per capita personal income, gross state product per capita, and workforce participation rate
- Calls for coordinated state efforts to reduce poverty through increased housing, quality childcare, work opportunities, and educational training in the 20 poorest counties
- Directs distribution of resolution to all state agency heads, public and private entities, and boards of supervisors in the 20 poorest counties
Legislative Description
State of poverty in Mississippi; acknowledge need for improved economic viability and increased awareness.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/2/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules1/7/2014
Full Bill Text
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