18 Jul Mississippi Center for Justice and private counsel sue Virginia College over fraudulent practices

Posted at July 18, 2012 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

For-Profit College Deceived Students and Impeded Job Opportunities to Gain Revenue Jackson, Miss. - July, 18, 2012 - Today, Mississippi Center for Justice, in collaboration with Warren L. Martin, Jr., P.A. and Kenya R. Martin, LLC, filed a formal complaint against Virginia College, LLC in a case involving...

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25 Jun Issue brief stresses importance of consumer protections in ACA

Posted at June 25, 2012 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Media Advisory Contact: Sharon G. Morris Office: 601-352-2269 sgarrison@mscenterforjustice.org Issue brief stresses importance of consumer protections in ACA Federal health reform offers improved access to care for Mississippi children and families (Jackson, Miss.) – Federal health reform offers Mississippi important opportunities to improve insurance coverage and access to healthcare for the state’s...

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17 Feb Free foreclosure prevention assistance available to Mississippians

Posted at February 17, 2012 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Sharon Garrison sgarrison@mscenterforjustice.org Office: 601-352-2269 (Jackson, Miss.) –Jackson Housing Authority, Regions bank and Mississippi Center for Justice will host a clinic to provide free assistance to homeowners who are behind on their mortgages. “Home foreclosures displace families and cause entire communities to decline,” said Rieko Wells of...

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02 Feb Legal advocates fight poverty caused by BP oil spill disaster

Posted at February 02, 2012 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

For Immediate Release Media Advisory LEGAL ADVOCATES FIGHT POVERTY CAUSED BY BP OIL SPILL DISASTER Experts discuss hard-hit coastal communities and the ways to seek economic justice What: The long-term ramifications to already-depressed industries and communities will require federal support, effective solutions, and the expertise that only local legal...

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17 Jan Steps Coalition to HUD: Halt Port Expansion

Posted at January 17, 2012 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Steps Coalition to HUD: Halt Port Expansion Coalition says state is failing to meet minimum requirements for jobs creation, environmental protections (Gulfport, Miss.) January 17, 2012 - The Steps Coalition and its partners in the recently formed Port Campaign Coalition are calling on the U.S. Department of...

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09 Dec Port restoration an economic disappointment

Posted at December 09, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Port Restoration an Economic Disappointment and Likely Environmental Burden for Mississippi Restoration Will Produce a Net Gain of Only 330 Direct Jobs over Pre-Storm Workforce and Have Significant Negative Environmental Impacts At a community event held Friday, Dec. 9, the Steps Coalition and its partners in the recently...

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08 Dec Mississippi Shortchanged on Child Poverty Funding New Analysis Shows

Posted at December 08, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

Washington – First Focus and the Mississippi Center for Justice released a new report today, showing that funding to help Mississippi manage the growing problem of child poverty lags behind that of other states like Massachusetts and Alaska. It also recommends concrete actions Mississippi’s Congressional delegation can...

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29 Nov HIV Epidemic in the South Reaches Crisis Proportion

Posted at November 29, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

The Southeastern United States is experiencing the highest rate of new HIV/AIDS infections, says the executive summary of a research report released by The Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative (SASI). The report takes a close look at nine southern states that have been particularly hard hit by the...

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11 Oct Mississippi Center for Justice Founding President and CEO Martha Bergmark

Posted at October 11, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

On Thursday, October 13, 2011, Mississippi Center for Justice's founding president and CEO Martha Bergmark will be honored as part of President Barack Obama's Winning the Future Initiative. The award will honor Bergmark and other leaders who have dedicated their lives to closing the justice...

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06 Oct Paheadra Robinson Honored with Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award

Posted at October 06, 2011 in Press Release by Mississippi Center for Justice

The groundbreaking legal work of Mississippi Center for Justice's director of consumer protection, Paheadra Robinson was recognized by the National Consumers League in Washington, DC. Robinson leads a broad coalition of advocates, lawyers and consumers dedicated to saving the homes of Mississippians facing foreclosure, providing...

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