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Culture  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 3, 2022

Ridgeland, Pass Christian first two Mississippi cities to opt out of Medical Marijuana program

The Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association plans to assist residents in filing petitions to overturn the decisions of the local city councils. Two Mississippi cities have chosen to opt out of the new medical marijuana program established by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves in February. The City Councils in Ridgeland and…
Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 3, 2022

Bigger Pie Forum: State Government Is Flush with Money

Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum “If it continues on the same trajectory through June 30, revenue this year will again exceed spending by $1 billion.” Mississippi’s General Fund tax revenues are expected to increase by nearly 10 percent next fiscal year, even with the federal COVID-related relief funds coming to an end. The $6.5 billion…