Although there is no doubt the Legislature has been good to business through the years, starting in the 1960s, Pittman said he fears there is an erosion of business support now in the Legislature. That growing negative attitude has partly been the result of Gov. Kirk Fordice s often strained relationship with the Legislature, but not all, he said. A major issue that ties into Imagine U, and one that will be significant for Mississippians over the coming years will be the impact of welfare reform. While some have addressed the fallout, Pittman said business still needs to step-up and take part in the changing environment. We still have too many Mississippians who look to government to solve their problems, he said.
Government encourages dependency on government.