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Morgan Freeman: Young dreamers in Mississippi should ‘get a book’
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today
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Mississippi Early Learning Alliance: Big Voices for Little Children Inaugural Luncheon
by Kaitlin Howell, WJTV
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Actor Morgan Freeman backs push for more early learning in Mississippi
by Will Stribling, Mississippi Public Broadcasting
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Morgan Freeman promotes reading at Mississippi Early Learning Alliance event
by Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune
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MELA Inaugural Fundraising Luncheon
by Kayla Thompson, WJTV 
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Morgan Freeman to speak at Mississippi Early Learning Alliance fundraiser
Special to the Daily Journal 
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Thousands affected by state’s hold on child care financial assistance
by Simeon Gates, Mississippi Today
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Mississippi parents struggle to find childcare, after-school programs, experts say
by Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune
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Child care challenges limit Mississippi workforce; MEC
by Cameron Smith
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MELA resource: Child Care: A Critical Piece of Mississippi’s Labor Force report

Childcare, talent retention, and workforce development to headline Mississippi Economic Council annual meeting
by J.T. Mitchell, SuperTalk
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Elevate to boost quality childcare in the state
by Jasmine Steverson, Delta News TV
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New programs could increase child care availability in Mississippi
by Simeon Gates, Mississippi Today
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Early education expert: It’s time to provide paid family leave to help protect babies
Op-Ed by Biz Harris, MELA Executive Director
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Mississippi Child Care Business Tax Credit & Employee Child Care Stipend
by the Madison County Business League & Foundation
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MELA resource: For Businesses

Calling for Paid Leave at the Mississippi State Capitol
Article on A Better Balance website
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‘Secure the bag’: Mississippi women want equal pay, paid leave and better health outcomes
by Sophia Paffenroth, Mississippi Today
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Child care providers seek clarity on proposed regulation changes
by Simeon Gates, Mississippi Today
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