Poll: Education is top issue for Miss.

By Amy McCullough

The latest unscientific MBJ poll asked: “What is the most important issue facing Mississippi?”

Given a choice of Education, the Economy or Obesity, more than half of readers selected Education.

Without a good education system, businesses cannot be convinced to locate in Mississippi. Without good education and workforce development, potential employees cannot be taught the skills needed to work at potential businesses. Education is an economic driver. It must come first if the economy is to go forward.

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