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Alternative Mississippi medical marijuana program barely wins approval from Senate


JACKSON • Legislation that would create a new medical marijuana program in Mississippi if the voter-approved Initiative 65 is overturned in court cleared the state Senate on the second try last week early on Friday morning.
Senate Bill 2765, the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, failed by a single vote Thursday evening. But six hours later, after 1 a.m. Friday — and facing a looming legislative deadline — senators returned and narrowly passed the sweeping piece of legislation. It now heads to the House for consideration.
Voters in November overwhelmingly approved Initiative 65, which amended the state constitution to include language creating a medical marijuana program. State health officials are in the early stages of setting up that program, which allows marijuana use for patients with an array of medical conditions. ....

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Bill increases monthly TANF cash assistance payouts


Bill increases monthly TANF cash assistance payouts
SB 2759 increases the monthly TANF amount from $110 for the first person to $200 monthly. (Source: Elise Amendola)
By Sharie Nicole | February 9, 2021 at 2:49 PM CST - Updated February 10 at 10:41 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Families in the Magnolia State who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, could see a boost in monthly benefits.
Senate Bill 2759, sponsored by 11 Democratic legislators and one Republican lawmaker, has already moved through committee, passed on the floor, and is now up for discussion in the House.
TANF is the monthly cash assistance program for poor families with children under the age of 18. These benefits are intended to help children and caretaker relatives who do not have enough income to meet everyday needs. ....

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