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The Mississippi House approved legislation allowing terminally ill patients to access medical cannabis and to conduct clinical trials of ibogaine, sending both measures to the governor for approval.
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The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.6% but indicated a possible cut in 2023. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized staying on until a Justice Department investigation concludes.
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Mississippi’s legislature is divided over funding for a pilot program providing public defenders in rural counties, with debates ongoing on whether to continue the initiative.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former University of Mississippi employee claiming her First Amendment rights were violated after her social media comments about Charlie Kirk. The judge ruled in favor of Chancellor Glenn Boyce, citing qualified immunity.
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Defense attorneys for Ted DiBiase Jr., the only defendant in a Mississippi welfare fraud case, rested their case after calling four witnesses. Jurors are set to begin deliberations Thursday.
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A Mississippi Senate finance panel chose not to consider a House-approved bill that would have exempted student-athletes’ name, image and likeness deals from state income tax, dimming hopes the measure will pass this year.
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Darius Slay, a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback and Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement after a 13-year NFL career, ending his journey with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Mississippi Senate Finance Committee on Monday voted to table a House bill that would have exempted name, image and likeness compensation from state income tax, State Sen. Dean Kirby said.
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Salad Days Hydroponic Farm opened a new 68,000-square-foot greenhouse in Flora on Tuesday, and the company said it can produce up to 3 million heads of lettuce annually.
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Mississippi’s agriculture commissioner signed an order to protect local agribusinesses from California’s new climate disclosure mandates, calling the law an overreach.
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