Mississippi State Dept. of Health Officer: Medical Marijuana Regulation a Concern September 30, 2021 By Emily Wagster Pettus The Mississippi state health officer said that he’s concerned about how the Health Department would receive money for its part...
Mississippi Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana June 30, 2021 By Leah Willingham Two prominent Mississippi physicians urged lawmakers Monday to put “guardrails” in place if medical marijuana is legalized in the state,...
Mississippi Residents Call for Special Session on Medical Marijuana at Capitol Protest May 27, 2021 By Emily Wagster Pettus People protested Tuesday near the Mississippi Capitol and the state Supreme Court building to demand that Gov. Tate Reeves call...
After Miss. Supreme Court Ruling, Lawmakers Look to Revive Marijuana Program May 19, 2021 By Leah Willingham Some Mississippi lawmakers say they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call them back to the Capitol for a special session...
Mississippi Supreme Court Kills Voter-Backed Medical Marijuana Initiative May 17, 2021 By Emily Wagster Pettus Mississippi will remain in the minority of states without a medical marijuana program after the state Supreme Court on Friday...
Mississippi Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Marijuana Program April 16, 2021 By Emily Wagster Pettus The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit that’s trying to block a voter-approved medical marijuana program by...
Mississippi Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Medical Marijuana Initiative April 14, 2021 By Emily Wagster Pettus The Mississippi Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit that challenges the state initiative process and...
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Regulations to Take Effect in July February 9, 2021 By Emily Wagster Pettus Regulations for a medical marijuana program in Mississippi will be in place by a July 1 deadline, members of the...
‘Zombie Law’ Cited in Court Fight Over Mississippi Marijuana January 13, 2021 By Emily Wagster Pettus Attorneys trying to block a Mississippi medical marijuana program say the state is using a “zombie law” about old congressional...
Mississippi Defends Medical Marijuana Initiative Against ‘Baseless’ Suit January 4, 2021 A mayor’s lawsuit is making baseless arguments as it seeks to overturn a medical marijuana initiative that Mississippi voters approved,...