March, 2009.
This brief discusses Mississippi's legislative apportionment process, including the case law which establishes what types of apportionment decisions are subject to suit under the Voting Rights Act. {download PDF}
February, 2009.
This brief discusses the role of preservation of the arts in Mississippi as an essential component of Katrina recovery. According to Mississippi Arts Commission Executive Director Malcolm White, "hope...cannot be lost or blown away. Reweaving the massive fabric of arts, music, food, and celebration that constitues the heart and soul of our coastal area is an overwhelming project..." that must be included in the restoration of Mississippi "because the traditions and customs of several lifetimes will be washed away as well." {download PDF}
February, 2009.
The brief discusses the mechanics of determining congressional reapportionment. The goal of apportionment is to produce the most equitable. {Download PDF}
February, 2009.
The brief discusses the mechanics of determining congressional reapportionment. The goal of apportionment is to produce the most equitable distribution of congressional seats possible. Variances are actually quite large, which calls into question the one man, one vote concept. {download PDF}
January, 2009.
The Brief addresses concerns regarding state entities' stewardship, and the effectiveness of agency lobbying versus professional lobbying when evaluated for expenditure of time, value, and funding. {download PDF}
January, 2009.
The Mississippi Legislature's interest in state agencies hiring lobbyists, and PEER Report #512 which resulted from the initial interest, has fueled speculation that the 2009 Regular Session will consider lobby reform. A consideration of aspects of lobbying and lobby control by legislators is truly a consideration which falls into the category of: "be careful what you ask for..." {download PDF}
October, 2008. Cultural Exchange: Education and Economic Development in Mississippi (200-1234-05)
August, 2008. The 4-Day Work Week (200-1234-04)
March, 2008. The Importance of Keep America Beautiful Affiliation (200-1234-03)
February, 2008. The Integration of Wireless in Mississippi Municipalities (200-1234-02)
January, 2008. Advantages of Single Sex Education (200-1234-01)
September, 2007. Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (200-1203-12)
August, 2007. Recruitment and Retention of Paramedics (200-1203-11)
June, 2007. Administrative Hearings II (200-1203-10)
May, 2007. Administrative Hearings I (200-1203-09)
March, 2007. Shaming Taxes (200-1203-08)
March, 2007. Global Warming (200-1203-07)
February, 2007. Debit Cards (200-1203-06)
February, 2007. Real ID (200-1203-05)
February, 2007. H5N1 (200-1203-04)
February, 2007. Can We Help Our Drop-Outs? (200-1203-03)
January, 2007. Takings in Mississippi? (200-1203-02)
January, 2007. Development Impact Fees (200-1203-01)
December 2006. Katrina's Aftermath (200-1206-01)
TECHNICAL BRIEFS are instructional pages on various issues of governmental policy. They are provided to Mississippi Legislators principally during regular sessions.
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