by Steve Wilson | Sep 25, 2019 | Good Government
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Task Force met for the second time Wednesday, with subcommittees offering their reports on what the ramifications of hemp cultivation would be for Mississippi. Agricultural experts said that markets for hemp — which is derived from...
by Brett Kittredge | Jun 18, 2020 | Individual Liberty
After 24 hours of back-and-forth, the Senate has concurred with changes from the House to a bill that will authorize the cultivation of hemp in Mississippi. When the adoption of Senate Bill 2725, Mississippi will become the 48th state in the nation to legalize hemp....
by Brett Kittredge | Mar 4, 2020 | Free Market
Mississippi became one step closer to legalizing the cultivation of hemp after it easily passed the House this afternoon. The debate was lengthy, many questions were asked, amendments offered, but in the end the Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act...
by Steve Wilson | Dec 5, 2019 | Free Market
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Task Force’s draft report released on in November that stops short of a specific policy recommendation for the legislature, but provides useful information for potential legislation. Mississippi is one of only three states where hemp...
by Steve Wilson | Nov 20, 2019 | Free Market
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Task Force voted Wednesday to approve the release of their final report to the legislature on December 2. The task force says in the executive summary that while there is both positive potential and significant risks for hemp...
