Mississippi
9
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking
In 2015, Mississippi experienced the ninth highest impact of federal regulations.
11
Health Care Ranking
Mississippi ranks near the top in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index.
17
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws
CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.
+140 M
Rainy Day Fund
Mississippi has $140 million more than it needs to weather a recession of average severity.
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Regulatory Reform Can Take Mississippi to Mars