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Luckett announces formation of Progress for Mississippi

June 11, 2009 - Clarksdale, Miss. – Bill Luckett, an attorney and businessman, announced the formation of Progress for Mississippi today.

Progress for Mississippi is a political action committee with a mission of studying policy issues that will impact the state’s future. Ensuring a higher living standard for Mississippi’s citizens and surpassing neighboring states’ rankings in categories such as education, business growth, and health care are among the broad policy objectives being researched.

“By establishing this committee we intend to explore all options available to secure the election of a Democratic governor in the State of Mississippi. With the current leadership being barred by term limits, we feel that a strong Democratic contender holding proper views on these topics will help us take back the governor’s office,” says Luckett. “More importantly, though, our efforts transcend any sort of Party lines and will be aimed at helping all Mississippians during these challenging times.

“We intend to examine important issues from a fresh perspective in an effort to move Mississippi forward without pre-conceived notions. We want to make certain our state is in concert with relevant emerging national policy and that we are sharing in a new atmosphere of transparency in government.”

Progress for Mississippi is based in Clarksdale but has volunteer board members drawn from across the state. Luckett said the newly formed organization is soliciting input from the public at large and likely will hold town hall meetings and gather data from a diverse cross-section in focus group settings. The organization has a vision of a more progressive, equitable Mississippi.

More information can be obtained at www.progressformississippi.com or by calling 662-627-5004.