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Ag Commissioner Gipson thanks Legislature for removing MDAC from Medical Marijuana Program

By: Frank Corder - January 27, 2022

The Commissioner also offered his thoughts on legislation prohibiting COVID vaccine mandates pending in the Legislature and promoted the Dixie National Rodeo. Watch the interview.

Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson joined Y’all Politics on Thursday to express his appreciation to lawmakers for removing MDAC from the medical marijuana program. He said he has been in talks with Dr. Thomas Dobbs at the State Department of Health and will offer any advice MSDH may need along the way.

Gipson also offered his thoughts on legislation pending in the Legislature that would prohibit the state and local governments from imposing COVID mandates on the people of Mississippi. He has been an outspoken supporter of such bills and believes the people of Mississippi deserve that protection from government outreach.

The Ag Commissioner then took a minute to promote the Dixie National Rodeo coming to Jackson in February. Gipson says it is among the top rodeos in the world and invites all Mississippians to come out to enjoy the show. Tickets are available online here.

Watch the full interview with Commissioner Gipson below.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com