AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedical Cannabis: The DEA has begun issuing federal registrations to more than 900 medical marijuana dispensaries, including some in Mississippi, months after qualifying cannabis was moved to Schedule III. Applications for growers and distributors are still under review. Senate Showdown: Former President Bill Clinton campaigned in Tupelo for Democrat Scott Colom, criticizing President Trump’s Iran war and administration. Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is also making a final push, while independent Ty Pinkins says he won’t withdraw. Mississippi absentee ballots are nearly double the 2022 total, and storms could complicate Election Day voting. State Government: Lawmakers are weighing changes to local procurement rules, while school and college consolidation remain live questions amid declining enrollment and pressure to control costs. Jackson: The city is set to receive a $100 million federal grant to fight violent crime and boost public-safety staffing.
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