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Join us this Thursday, September 8 for the release of "The State of Working Mississippi"
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<strong>Event Description</strong></h2>
<p>On the heels of Labor Day, JSRI releases State of Working Mississippi 2016 Report The Jesuit Social Research Institute (JSRI) works to transform the Gulf South through action research, analysis, education, and advocacy on the core issues of poverty, race, and migration. On Thursday, Sept. 8, JSRI will release the 2016 State of Working Mississippi report, which is modeled after the Economic Policy Institute’s State of Working America series. The report examines current and historical data related to wages, labor force participation, job market, education, assets, and poverty in Mississippi and proposed policy solutions related to the findings.</p>
<p>Following the press conference, there will be a working lunch for advocates and community members to discuss report findings and recommendations. </p>
<p>Television cameras and photographers are welcome. </p>
<p><strong>WHEN</strong></p>
<p>Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CDT)</p>
<p><strong>WHERE</strong></p>
<p>Steps Coalition - 610 Water Street, Biloxi, MS 39530 </p>
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<span class="maroon"><span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jsri-releases-state-of-working-mississippi-2016-report-hosted-by-the-steps-coalition-tickets-27491980253">RSVP</a> today! </span></span></h2>
<strong>Event Description</strong></h2>
<p>On the heels of Labor Day, JSRI releases State of Working Mississippi 2016 Report The Jesuit Social Research Institute (JSRI) works to transform the Gulf South through action research, analysis, education, and advocacy on the core issues of poverty, race, and migration. On Thursday, Sept. 8, JSRI will release the 2016 State of Working Mississippi report, which is modeled after the Economic Policy Institute’s State of Working America series. The report examines current and historical data related to wages, labor force participation, job market, education, assets, and poverty in Mississippi and proposed policy solutions related to the findings.</p>
<p>Following the press conference, there will be a working lunch for advocates and community members to discuss report findings and recommendations. </p>
<p>Television cameras and photographers are welcome. </p>
<p><strong>WHEN</strong></p>
<p>Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CDT)</p>
<p><strong>WHERE</strong></p>
<p>Steps Coalition - 610 Water Street, Biloxi, MS 39530 </p>
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<span class="maroon"><span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jsri-releases-state-of-working-mississippi-2016-report-hosted-by-the-steps-coalition-tickets-27491980253">RSVP</a> today! </span></span></h2>