Policy
SAVE THE DATE! Big Voices for Little Children
The Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA) is proud to announce our inaugural Big Voices for Little Children luncheon—a signature fundraising event taking place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Jackson, Miss. This special event is rooted in MELA’s belief that the first five years of a child’s life shape the entire trajectory of their future—and, … Read more
Mississippi Passes Landmark Paid Family Leave Legislation for State Employees
Historic legislation and the state leaders who championed it celebrated by a coalition of organizations dedicated to child and maternal well-being. JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi families are celebrating a major victory as the Mississippi legislative session ends with the passage and signing of new law that grants six weeks of paid family leave to state … Read more