Poll: 67% in state support medical marijuana
A recent poll from Millsaps College and Chism Strategies showed that 67% of Mississippians supported a 2020 ballot initiative to allow for the use of...
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Featured Legislature adjourns early to save taxpayer money
by Alex Paton
Representative Joel Bomgar said that the state legislature is saving the taxpayers money. On Thursday, March 15th, the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives adjourned...
Featured Legislature saves taxpayers money by adjourning early
by Alex Paton
Representative Joel Bomgar said that the state legislature is saving the taxpayers money. Thursday, March 8th, the Mississippi Senate and House of Representative adjourned for...
Myths of Mississippi: Why are we 50 on the national poverty rate?
by Sarah Ulmer
Mississippi brings up the tail end on a lot of lists, some which are not so flattering, like being ranked 50 on the national poverty...
Medical ‘Mary-Jane’ could benefit Mississippi cancer patients
JACKSON, MISS– House Bill 179, filed by Representative Joel Bomgar, would allow the therapeutic use of marijuana for those with debilitating medical conditions. ...
“Out of Last Place”; Changing MS status in per-capita income
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss. – A website was launched by House Representative Joel Bomgar to review why Mississippi is ranked 50th on per-capita income, and how the...
Reason for Reform Campaign highlights new data
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- Leaders gathered at Mississippi Farm Bureau in Jackson to discuss data for a new national campaign called Reason for Reform on Wednesday....