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Mississippi legislators pass bill decriminalizing the use of fentanyl test strips

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2 years ago

March 3, 2023

A bill that would remove fentanyl test strips from being considered paraphernalia has passed in both chambers of the Mississippi legislature.

House Bill 722, which was authored by Representative Christopher Bell, states that “‘paraphernalia’ does not include any materials used or intended for use in testing for the presence of fentanyl or a fentanyl analog in a substance.”

Lawmakers in the House approved the bill with a 117-0 vote in late January, with the Senate passing HB 722 on Thursday with a vote of 51-0.

Dr. Katherine Pannel, who serves as medical director at Right Track Medical Group, explained that the passing of the bill will help Mississippians get easier access to the test strips.

“You can continue to get them on Amazon or other places, but what this does now is allow Mississippi to get federal funding for these test strips so they’ll be free to the public,” Pannel said. “They’ll be found in community-based health centers like health…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Mississippi legislators pass bill decriminalizing the use of fentanyl test strips
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-legislators-pass-bill-decriminalizing-the-use-of-fentanyl-test-strips/
Published Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:18:53 +0000

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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 17-19

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5 days ago

January 17, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-01-17 07:20:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.

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SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.

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