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January 9, 2017

Feds yet to approve cannabis oil in Mississippi

MS OK’d cannabis oil use but federal approval lacking Almost three years ago, the Mississippi Legislature passed Harper Grace’s Law, named after then-2-year-old Harper Grace Durval who suffers from Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. The legislation allows marijuana oil to be used to treat children in Mississippi who suffer from epilepsy seizures. It…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 9, 2017

Law keeping those without an approved address from parole, driving up prison costs

Parole law costing taxpayers millions If those behind bars lack an “approved address” as required under the law, they must stay there, explained Steve Pickett, chairman of the state Parole Board. He said he’s “outraged at the idea of keeping someone in prison because they are homeless. My biggest problem beside simple humanity is I…