Florida and Mississippi Implement Voter Citizenship Checks, Legal Challenge Emerges in Sunshine State
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Recent legislative actions in Florida and Mississippi have introduced new measures requiring voter eligibility verification, coinciding with similar proposals at the national level that have stalled in Congress. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law on Wednesday requiring voters to provide evidence of citizenship, a provision that has already faced legal […]
National Cannabis Research Center Announces Inaugural Stakeholder Meeting to Shape Future Policies
The Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (R3CR), a collaboration among the University of Mississippi, US Pharmacopeia (USP), and Washington State University under the auspices of NIH, is set to host its inaugural annual stakeholder meeting in May. Mississippi’s Role in Cannabis Research This event emphasizes Mississippi’s growing importance in the cannabis industry, particularly […]
Medical Cannabis Advocates Rally Against Governor’s Vetoes in Powerful Protest
On March 30, approximately 100 medical cannabis patients, industry workers, caregivers, and advocates gathered outside the Mississippi Capitol Building in Jackson to protest Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of two critical medical cannabis bills: House Bill 895 and House Bill 1152. Demonstration Highlights During the protest, medical cannabis consultant and organizer Mike Watkins addressed the crowd […]
Mississippi Woman Arrested in Carmi for Suspicious Activities on Monday Afternoon
A woman from Mississippi has been released following her arrest by Carmi Police on Monday afternoon. At approximately 4 PM, officers stopped 28-year-old Jenna Davis from Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, near a local Dairy Queen. The initial stop was due to Davis reportedly driving a vehicle with an expired registration that had lapsed for approximately five […]
Medical Cannabis Patients and Advocates Rally Against Governor’s Vetoes in Bold Protest
JACKSON, Miss.—On Monday morning, Mike Watkins, a Mississippi medical-cannabis patient and consultant, rallied around 100 supporters near the Mississippi Capitol Building, organizing a protest against Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of two medical-cannabis bills, House Bill 1152 and House Bill 895. The gathered crowd included medical cannabis patients, industry workers, caregivers, and advocates, united in their […]
Trailblazers in Multiple Sclerosis Transform Cannabis Policy and Advocacy
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and at MScannaBIZ, we recognize the critical role played by individuals living with MS in the cannabis reform movement. For decades, these patients have been fearless advocates for medical cannabis access across the country. Even when scientific research was evolving and societal stigma remained strong, people living with MS […]
Protesters Rally for Legislative Action to Overturn Gov. Reeves’ Medical Marijuana Veto
JACKSON, Miss. – Lawmakers, medical cannabis patients, dispensary owners, and growers gathered at the Mississippi Capitol on Monday, urging legislators to override Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of two bills aimed at expanding access to the state’s medical marijuana program. Representative Lee Yancey, the legislation’s author, emphasized to the crowd, “What we’re doing is for the […]
Protesters Rally for Legislative Action to Overturn Gov. Reeves’ Veto of Medical Marijuana Expansion Bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Lawmakers, medical cannabis patients, dispensary owners, and growers rallied at the Mississippi Capitol on Monday, urging legislators to override Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of two bills aimed at expanding access to the state’s medical marijuana program. Representative Lee Yancey, the author of the legislation, stated, “What we’re doing is for the […]
DOJ Cannabis Rescheduling Update: Congressman Advocates for Change in New Legislative Push
Bipartisan efforts are underway in the Senate to address psychedelics legislation, while recent developments in Mississippi reveal a veto from Governor Tate Reeves on medical marijuana expansion. Indiana’s Governor Mike Braun is initiating discussions around cannabis legalization amidst shifting public opinion, evidenced by a recent poll indicating that a majority of Americans now view cannabis […]
Cannabidiphorol (CBDP) Discovered as a Unique Negative Allosteric Modulator at Two Cannabinoid Receptor 1 Sites
As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, understanding the constituents of Cannabis sativa has become increasingly essential for stakeholders in Mississippi and beyond. Recent research highlights the diverse phytochemical compounds and their implications for therapeutic use, emphasizing the growing importance of cannabis in public health and industry. Phytochemical Constituents and Their Implications The exploration of […]