Two more states voted to legalize marijuana in the recent mid-term elections. Ten states now allow recreational marijuana. Thirty states allow medical marijuana. The latest polls show 66 percent of American adults now favor legalization. Canada has legalized recreational marijuana nationwide.
Last week’s congressional midterm elections, for all the anticipation prior to the balloting, turned out to be mostly a draw.
Last week’s congressional midterm elections, for all the anticipation prior to the balloting, turned out to be mostly a draw.
Earlier this year, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves didn’t want to pass CID legislation because he didn’t want it to impact residents living on fixed incomes.
That logic apparently only applies to residents in Jackson.
Another interesting development in Tuesday’s elections was the passage of initiatives in three Republican-dominated states to expand Medicaid to the working poor.
In a fourth state, a Democratic governor was elected who is expected to sign off on the expansion that had been vetoed by his GOP predecessor.
Mississippi has made progress toward catching up with the rest of the nation in the academic achievement of its students.
According to a report released this week, Mississippi over the past 12 years has shown more improvement in math and reading scores on a respected national test than the U.S. average.
There are many aspects of the 2018 midterms in Mississippi that will be examined and discussed.
One fact, I do know is that all the winners in the election campaigns placed ads in newspapers. For example, Kiley Kirk, running for the Chancery Judge Place 2 Post, placed ads and won this position.
Duration--- I knew this word before I knew all my colors. There were things no longer part of our lives—at least for the duration. “How long is a duration?” I asked. “I don’t know,” my mother replied. “Until it’s over, I think.” “Until what’s over?” I persisted. “The war,” she answered.
N’siders want ability to pay for neighborhood improvements
Northsiders are again asking the state for the ability to tax themselves to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
And again, they’re gearing up for a battle with the lieutenant governor, who for years has refused to let them do it.
The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet, under the artistic direction of Jennifer Beasley, will present their annual production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” December 8-9 at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.
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