Waller said, “The Mississippi Legislature is poised for the right thing this week. We wholeheartedly support them.” We must demonstrate that Mississippi is open to all businesses as we recover from the devastating economic losses resulting from COVID-19. No one should feel excluded. The state flag must be used by all citizens. I can’t think of a better way to make Mississippi more open to business than adding the national motto In God We Trust’ to the state’s seal. MEC also launched the “It’s Time” campaign to support the efforts to change the flag. A full-page ad was placed in local newspapers. More than 100 industry and business leaders support the campaign, which includes full-page ads in state newspapers. Separately, on Wednesday, the Mississippi Association of Realtors issued a statement urging lawmakers to change the state’s flag. The statement stated that the “current Mississippi flag serves as a unnecessary hindrance for progress and growth” and that the Mississippi Association of Realtors supports swift legislative action to replace the flag with one that reflects the “enduring and remarkable qualities that make Mississippi an amazing state to call home.” The Senate and House have been having discussions about changing the state’s flag over the past two weeks, as protests regarding racial equality continue across the country. Tens of thousands have focused their protests on the state flag in Mississippi. As the pressure to change the flag grew, lawmakers considered two options. One, they could adopt a second state flag, or let the Mississippi people decide what to do with the existing flag. 64% of Mississippi voters voted for the preservation of the current flag in a 2001 referendum. Leaders who support changing flag fear that a similar result would slow down efforts to change flag over the years. Leaders in the Senate and the House did not feel they had enough votes Tuesday afternoon to change the flag, or place the issue on the ballot. Lt. Gov. However, Delbert Hosemann released a statement Wednesday in which he supported the Legislature changing the flag without a referendum. On Friday, lawmakers will end the 2020 legislative session. “I trust our leaders to pass this crucial legislation at this moment for our state,” stated Anthony Wilson, Mississippi Power CEO and Chairman of MEC. They can rest assured that Mississippians are behind them. MEC represents not only the interests of Mississippi employers, but also their employees. MEC represents the interests of Mississippi employers and their employees.