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Opinion  |  Frank Corder  • 
January 12, 2022

Medical Marijuana bill revised, lowers amount and provides local opt out

See what’s in the latest version of the “Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” The latest iteration of a Medical Marijuana bill has been filed in the Mississippi State Senate. The bill number is SB 2095 and it is titled, “The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” State Senator Kevin Blackwell (R), the lead negotiator in the chamber, filed…
Opinion  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 12, 2022

SALTER: Will Mississippi voters regain the ability to engage in the voter referendum process?

Submitted by Sid Salter Just as the initial adoption of the modern initiative process was difficult, so, too, will be the “fix.” As the 2022 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature moves forward, the question of the future of medical marijuana in the Magnolia State remains in limbo. Lawmakers appear in agreement on a plan…