BPF researches and shares educational information encouraging Mississippi’s Economic Freedom while discouraging Crony Capitalism to increase Mississippi’s Economic Growth. BPF focuses on Education, Energy, Environment, Health Care, Federal Government & Agencies, Mississippi State Government & Agencies and Regulatory Abuses & Reforms.
Recent Commentary
BPF Article Featured in The Woodville Republican – January 2019
BPF was featured in the Woodville Republican with a full page dedicated to Kelley Williams' article on MS River Flooding.
Read More PERS COLA WAR
When people normally think of a COLA, they think of a refreshing, bubbly and sweet beverage that goes great with a hamburger and fries. But in the world of public pensions, COLA is only sweet for the retiree. The overly generous and unsustainable COLA (cost of living adjustment) is one of the key factors on why the Public Employees' Retirement System or PERS continues to struggle financially.
Read More Taxpayer Funded Jackson CVB Lacks Accountability
Taxpayers deserve to know that their tax dollars are being spent correctly and in the manner they were intended. Performance measures need to be in place to ensure that tax dollars spent promoting local tourism give taxpayers the biggest bang for their buck.
Read More MRPEA – Mississippi Retired Public Employees’ Association Opposes Changes to PERS Despite Struggling Fund
The Mississippi Retired Public Employees' Association has made its position clear in regard to the state's defined benefit pension system that serves most state and local employees. The pension system is not to be touched.
Read More BPF Book Review – Saudi America
In Saudi America: The Truth About Fracking and How It’s Changing the World, author Bethany McLean has provided a good, concise primer on the shale revolution; how it came about and where it stands today. Most importantly, the book updates the fracking story to 2018 and shows how it continues to roil the global economy and the geopolitical power structure.
Read More Why Does It Flood When Levees Don’t Break? And Other Questions. Part 1
BPF's Q&A two part series on MS River Flooding
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