If Gov. Reeves signs House Bill 770, Mississippi will no longer be the only state without an equal pay law on the books. But some advocates say the measure lawmakers just passed is worse than not having a law and they’ll urge Reeves to veto it.
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi TodayMississippi Legislature passes equal pay bill. Advocates say it’s terrible by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today March 30, 2022 If Gov. Tate Reeves signs House Bill 770, Mississippi will no longer be the only state without an equal pay law on the books. "This is a very historic day for the House, and for the state of Mississippi," said House Judiciary A Chairwoman Angela Cockerham, I-Magnolia, lead author of the bill."This has been a journey ...
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