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Mississippi State Rep. Fred Shanks, R-Brandon, waves a copy of his proposed resolution that would allow Mississippi residents to put policy proposals on statewide ballots, except for abortion and a few other issues, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson. The Republican-dominated House approved the resolution in an 80-36 vote.(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi ballot initiative proposal would not allow changes to abortion laws
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Wed,01/24/24-5:24PM , 300 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After repeated failed attempts, Mississippi lawmakers will try again to revive a ballot initiative process, but their latest proposal would not allow changes to the state’s abortion laws through a statewide election.
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This undated photo provided by Institute for Justice shows Clarence Cocroft II, who opened Tru Source Medical Cannabis in Olive Branch, Miss. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who sued Mississippi over state regulations that he says censor business owners by preventing them from advertising. In a Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 ruling, U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills said he agreed with Mississippi's argument that since the possession of marijuana remains illegal under federal law, it is not a “lawful activity,” and therefore does not enjoy the constitutional protections granted to some forms of commercial speech. (Institute for Justice via AP)

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Mississippi restrictions on medical marijuana advertising upheld by federal judge
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - Associated Press/Report for America
Tue,01/23/24-4:51PM , 297 Reads
JACKSON, Miss.
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State has highest rate of preventable deaths in nation
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - Associated Press/Report for America
Fri,01/19/24-2:00AM , 469 Reads
JACKSON — Mississippi has improved some of its poor health outcomes, but its people are more likely to die unnecessarily than residents of any other state, the state’s top health official said Thursday.
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Following a news conference inside the Mississippi Capitol, Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney speaks to reporters about what must be done to improve Mississippi's status as the nation's unhealthiest state across several metrics, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Mississippi has the highest rate of preventable deaths in the US, health official says
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Thu,01/18/24-2:20PM , 311 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has improved some of its poor health outcomes, but its people are more likely to die unnecessarily than residents of any other state, the state's top health official said Thursday.
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