As we kick off 2026, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy is more energized than ever. We are excited about the successes our state has seen – and we have a plan to build on that momentum with further free market reform!

For decades, our state lagged behind. Growth was slow and too many young people left our state to seek opportunities elsewhere. That is starting to change.

Over the past five years, Mississippi has seen more economic growth than in the previous 15 combined. 

Mississippi’s progress is real, but it did not happen by chance. It is happening thanks to free market reform - including major tax cuts, flexible labor laws, affordable energy, and fiscal discipline.

MCPP aims to help build on this in the 2026 legislative session. We have a clear, targeted plan for further free market reforms. Here is our focus for the 2026 legislative session which starts this coming week:

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