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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
November 20, 2019

Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Task Force Holds Final Meeting

The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Task Force convened at the State Capitol today for its final scheduled meeting. Members of the Task Force discussed and approved its final report, which will be submitted to the Mississippi Legislature on December 2, 2019. The Task Force, chaired by Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson, was established by…
News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
November 20, 2019

Lt. Gov.-Elect Hosemann Names Two Former Staffers to Transition Team

Lieutenant Governor-elect Delbert Hosemann named two former Secretary of State staffers to his transition team today. Nathan Upchurch, who most recently served as the Agency’s Chief of Staff, will serve as Transition Director.  Leah Rupp Smith, former Director of Communications, will serve as Deputy Transition Director. Hosemann, currently serving as Secretary of State, garnered more than…