In the second of our weekly series this month in honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting Mississippi’s persistent problem with its gender pay gap. During the 2017 legislative session this year, a bill seeking to end unequal pay for Mississippi’s women enjoyed hearty bipartisan support, including State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, representatives Becky Currie, Carolyn […]
MLICCI celebrates Women’s History Month
Every year in March, the United States of America recognizes the vital role women have played and continue to play in our nation’s history by celebrating Women’s History Month. In honor of this important commemoration, the Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative will highlight vital information, facts, issues and key policy and advocacy needs relative to […]
Join MLICCI in supporting Mississippi’s Nissan workers – March 4
MLICCI Friends and Supporters, Please join us at this event in Canton, Mississippi on March 4. The rally and march is to support better working conditions and bringing a union into the Nissan plant in Canton. All of the Nissan plants in America except Mississippi have a union, fair wages, benefits and safe working conditions. There […]
Save the Date: MWESI Advocacy Day is March 15
Plans are underway for the Making Women Economically Secure Initiative Advocacy Day. Stay tuned for additional details on the event slated for 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch will be included.
Child Care Advocacy Day shares MLICCI agenda
MLICCI recently hosted its 2017 Child Care Lobby Day at the Mississippi State Capitol. During the event, held on Feb. 21, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., child care providers, parents, advocates and other supporters gathered to learn details about ongoing legislative issues and matters that are impacting child care centers across the state. In addition to […]
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