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Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
September 14, 2020

Bill to legalize marijuana could pass Congress next week with Congressman Thompson’s support

Mississippi Democrat Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) has cosponsored the MORE Act – Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act – essentially legalizing marijuana. While 11 states have already made it legal, the other 39 would have to vote to legalize the drug if the MORE Act passes. Congress could take up the bill on the floor…
Business  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 14, 2020

GIPSON: Just Say No to Initiative 65

When it comes to legislation, and in ballot initiatives, “the devil is in the details.”  We’ve heard much in recent months about the Medical Marijuana Initiative 65 and its legislative alternative, Initiative 65A. Many news articles have been written, many personal testimonials given about why many people want medical marijuana as an option, and many…