Hyde-Smith says USDA report invalidates claim that Biden tax plan won’t hurt family farms
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said a new report provides more evidence that capital gains tax changes to help pay for President Biden’s $3.5 trillion tax...
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Read the draft of Legislature’s Medical Marijuana Bill
by Andi Davis
What follows is the current draft of a medical marijuana bill. If Governor Tate Reeves decides to call a special session, this is the language...
Lawmakers strike deal on medical marijuana proposal, paving way for special session
A special session appears to be on the horizon with lawmakers seemingly in agreement on the language of a medical marijuana proposal, according to Speaker...
Ag Commissioner opposed to agency’s involvement with medical marijuana program
The commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is asking that his agency be left out of any potential medical marijuana program. As...
From the State Capitol to the White House: Governor Reeves covers all issues
by Andi Davis
Statewide and nationally, there is no shortage of issues impacting Mississippians. Governor Tate Reeves joined Paul Gallo on SuperTalk Mississippi and pretty much covered all...
Congressman Guest votes against House-passed bill to suspend debt ceiling
by Andi Davis
Congressman Michael Guest voted against H.R. 5304, a bill that would suspend the debt ceiling. Suspension of the debt limit would enable the enormous $3.5...
Lawmakers working to ensure post-pandemic access to telemedicine
Throughout the pandemic, access to telemedicine has been expanded in Mississippi under the governor’s ‘state of emergency order’ and a bulletin issued by the Mississippi...
DPS seeks solution to grant benefits for first responders who pass away from COVID-19
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has clarified the state’s existing policy as it relates to benefits for the families of law enforcement officers that...
Supreme Court sets December 1 date to hear arguments in Mississippi abortion case
Photo courtesy of supremecourt.gov The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the review of a Mississippi case that could overturn Roe v. Wade...
Rep. Miles calls for “line of duty” death benefits for first responders who die from COVID-19
A Mississippi lawmaker is drafting legislation to ensure that the families of first responders who pass away from COVID-19 will receive the same compensation that...