In celebration of the three year anniversary of the Mississippi Dobbs decision, Attorney General Lynn Fitch released the following statement:
As we celebrate the third anniversary of this landmark decision, it is our responsibility to continue to dedicate ourselves to the mission of uplifting women and their families. We asked the Court to task us with finding and employing new and better ways to empower women and promote life, and this is what my Empowerment Project is about:
• Making quality childcare more affordable and accessible,
• Promoting workplace flexibilities,
• Improving child support enforcement,
• Fixing broken foster care and adoption systems, and
• Giving young mothers the resources, upskilling, and support they need for a healthy, flourishing family.
I am grateful to the Mississippi Legislature, which has demonstrated a true commitment to this mission, passing a dozen proposals from my Empowerment Project agenda in three years. I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made so far, and I am excited for the work ahead as we continue to make strides, improving the lives of families around us. The story did not end when Roe was overturned; rather it started a new chapter and our work is just beginning.
The Empowerment Project is a policy initiative focused on empowering women and promoting strong Mississippi families. Through The Empowerment Project, the Attorney General’s Office seeks out ways to help families of all stages and phases by providing women with the opportunities and resources to upskill, educate, and grow.
Click HERE to learn more about The Empowerment Project.
