Expert-led training and consulting services for nonprofits ready to make real legislative impact — no policy staff required.
Whether your team needs foundational policy knowledge or targeted strategic support, The Policy Lab meets you where you are.
Built for nonprofit staff who need working policy knowledge — fast. These trainings cover everything from reading a bill to building a legislative strategy. Orgs can purchase team plans and assign trainings to individual staff members, who each test and certify independently.
Complete all 8 labs, pass every quiz session, and submit a capstone policy brief. Earn your official Policy Lab Advocacy Certification — the only credential of its kind in Mississippi.
Bills are introduced at the municipal, state, and federal level — and each level works differently. Most nonprofits focus all their energy on one level without realizing the others are shaping their community too. The Policy Lab teaches you how to read the landscape across all three.
Constitutional Amendments are different. Unlike a regular bill, a proposed Constitutional Amendment is introduced by resolution. If it passes the Legislature, it doesn't go to the Governor — it goes directly to the voters for approval on the ballot. The people have the final say.
Not every org can hire a full-time policy staffer. Our contractable services give you expert capacity exactly when you need it.
Ready to bring policy expertise in-house — without the full-time hire?
Book a Consultation →Policy isn't just made by legislators. Advocates, organizations, and everyday community members play a direct role in shaping what becomes law in Mississippi. Here's how.
Everything you need to track and engage the legislative process is in one place — bill search, bill progress, legislator information, committee info and meeting schedules, and the House and Senate calendars.
We believe policy literacy grows when organizations, educators, and community leaders work together. Whether you want to co-host an event, bring The Policy Lab into your community, or sponsor an advocacy training — we want to hear from you.
We partner with nonprofits, universities, faith organizations, and community groups to deliver policy education where people already are. Tell us what you have in mind.
Email us directly at info@mspolicylab.com