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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 14 to determine the fate of Initiative 65.

Arguments to be heard April 14 at the state Supreme Court in lawsuit seeking to overturn Initiative 65

By Steve Wilson, 4,398 Reads

The fate of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program will be a step closer to resolution after the state Supreme Court hears oral arguments on April 14.

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A bond bill for IHL and other projects will add more than $145 million in new debt for taxpayers.

Legislature adds more than $24 million in unrelated projects in conference to Institutes for Higher Learning bond bill

By Steve Wilson, 17,490 Reads

Each year, the Mississippi Legislature usually passes a “Christmas tree” bond bill loaded with earmarks for various districts.

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A bill that would've reformed the state's incentive program for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday in conference.

Senate bid to reform state's business incentive program dies in conference

By Steve Wilson, 13,837 Reads

A bill that would’ve reformed the incentive programs for luring new businesses to Mississippi died Saturday after a compromise couldn’t be reached.

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Senate kills Mississippi income tax elimination

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 4,872 Reads

The Senate killed Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn’s proposal to eliminate the state income tax and increase sales taxes without a vote on Tuesday, letting the measure die in committee under a deadline.

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Mississippi House kills medical marijuana bill

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 61,186 Reads

After bitter debate — and accusations of lawmakers lying and profiteering — the state House killed a Senate bill aimed at creating a legislative alternative to the Mississippi medical marijuana program voters overwhelmingly added to the state constitution in November.

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Representatives Guest and Crawford Introduce Bill to Protect American Catfish Farmers from Burdensome Regulations

By Press Release - Congressman Michael Guest, 211 Reads

Below is a press release from Congressman Michael Guest:

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PSC Commissioner Bailey announced as Mississippi’s Rep for Organization of MISO States

By Press Release - PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey, 208 Reads

Below is a press release from Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey:

Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey, of the Central District, has been appointed by the Mississippi PSC Chairman to serve as Mississippi’s representative on the Organization of MISO States, Inc. (OMS) Board of Directors.

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Hyde-Smith pushes Planned Parenthood funding ban

By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, 210 Reads

Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:

Cosponsoring Legislation to Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care

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Congressman Guest To Hold Academy Day

By Press Release - Congressman Michael Guest, 208 Reads

Below is a press release from Congressman Michael Guest:

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The Mississippi State Supreme Court heard oral arguments as it ponders the fate of the state's medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process as a whole.

Decision in medical marijuana case could be coming shortly

By Steve Wilson, 9,125 Reads

The Mississippi Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of the state’s medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process after a busy day of oral arguments Wednesday.

Decisions are issued by the court every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Chief Justice Michael Randolph promised a quick decision in the case.

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