Mississippi
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Signs Medical Cannabis Bill into Law
While voters approved a ballot measure in 2020 to legalize medical cannabis, the state Supreme Court overturned it last year, and lawmakers picked up the ball.
Medical Cannabis in Mississippi? It’s Back on Track
In just 14 months, Mississippi’s medical cannabis legalization push has seen success at the ballot box, defeat in the state Supreme Court, and, this week, passage in the Senate.
Mississippi: After a Stumble, Medical Cannabis Looks Close to the Finish Line
Lawmakers have delivered a detailed draft to Governor Tate Reeves for a program that would replace a voter-approved initiative struck down by the state Supreme Court in May.
Mississippi: Voters Said Yes, but the State Supreme Court Kills a Medical Cannabis Program
Voters approved it overwhelmingly, but the court zeroed in on a flaw in the language that had allowed the citizen initiative.
Mississippi Voters See Dueling Medical Cannabis Measures, Pass Lenient Version
Some advocates were concerned that lawmakers’ competing measure would confuse voters.
Mississippians Face off During Final Medical Cannabis Hearing Before Election Day
Voters will see two initiatives on the ballot, including one put forth by lawmakers that is far more restrictive than the original, grassroots proposal.
