Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, former Gov. Haley Barbour, and Rev. Keith Tonkel were on their best behavior at Operation Shoestring’s “Conversation About Community.” In doing so, they missed an opportunity for the frank public discussion that Jackson’s problems deserve.
Conversing About Community: Jackson’s problems demand honesty, not platitudes Read Post »
Since the Legislature legalized high-gravity beer in 2012, craft breweries have sprung up around the state. Mississippi should embrace their development rather than reverting to its old objections.
In summary: Medicaid inflation, short-term thinking, and anti-tax dogma.
How did Mississippi smoke up billions from the tobacco settlement? Read Post »
By putting up $378 million in cash incentives to attract Nissan, Mississippi has made itself beholden to a large overseas employer — perhaps even against the interests of its own citizens.
The Nissan Trap: For better or worse, Mississippi’s investment creates dilemmas Read Post »
Once nuclear waste begins to look like gold, Mississippians need to have a conversation about smart growth.
Mississippi should nuke its economic development strategy Read Post »
Despite attracting large employers such as Nissan and Toyota, Mississippi has not added a single net job since 1998. Here’s a look at the facts.
Inside Mississippi’s 15 years of employment stagnation Read Post »
