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Democratic gubernatorial nominee lays out marijuana legalization plan
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — If elected governor, Democrat Jennifer McCormick would work to establish a medical marijuana industry before transitioning to full adult-use cannabis, she said Thursday. “Hoosiers have made…
Scoop: D.C. has only one marijuana inspector
The District has only one marijuana inspector to police the entire Wild West of weed in the nation's capital. Why it matters: Industry operators say D.C. needs more manpower to crack down on unlicensed I-71 weed shops and oversee the growing legal…
Both Trump and Harris Agree, It's Time to Stop Arresting People for Marijuana
September 13, 2024 by Paul Armentano At a time when voters and politicians are historically divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: It's time to legalize marijuana. Months ago, Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted that…
Democratic gubernatorial nominee lays out marijuana legalization plan - The Republic News
By Niki Kelley | Indiana Capital Chronicle INDIANAPOLIS — If elected governor, Democrat Jennifer McCormick would work to establish a medical marijuana industry before transitioning to full adult-use cannabis, she said Thursday.
Suit seeks to stop Nebraska official's certification of medical marijuana petitions
A former state senator and opponent of an effort to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska is suing to stop the certification of two petitions that would put the matter before voters this November. John Kuehn, a former state lawmaker from Heartwell…
Two arrested, 5,300 plants seized during raid at Bly illegal marijuana grow
BLY, Ore. – Police seized 5,350 marijuana plants, three guns, and ammunition during an authorized search at an illegal grow site in Bly. Two individuals were also arrested during the raid. According to the Klamath County Sheriff's Office…
Failure to produce': Former state senator files lawsuit to stop certification of medical marijuana petitions
Updated: 6:14 PM CDT Sep 12, 2024 Former state senator files lawsuit to stop secretary of state from certifying medical marijuana petitions Updated: 6:14 PM CDT Sep 12, 2024 STARTS WITH BREAKING NEWS, AND THAT BREAKING NEWS. FORMER STATE SENATOR…
Kids who get less sleep face greater risk of future drug, alcohol use, study finds
A good night's sleep has many proven benefits — potentially including a healthier future for kids. New research from Penn State University analyzed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to future substance use. Researchers at the…
Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahomans will vote on gradually increasing the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour but not until 2026, angering supporters who are questioning the timing set by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt. Stitt signed an executive order this…
Lack of sleep poses concerning risk for kids, study finds: 'Crucial role
A good night's sleep has many proven benefits — potentially including a healthier future for kids. New research from Penn State University analyzed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to future substance use. Researchers at the…
The best 420-friendly dating apps for finding a budding romance in 2024
Finding someone who you like enough to hang out with on a regular basis is hard enough. But finding someone who you like enough to smoke with regularly? That's a different ball game, and the best 420-friendly dating apps can help you find someone…
St. Vincent to host inaugural 'Cannabliss Festival'
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Medicinal Cannabis Authority will host its inaugural “Cannabliss Festival” in November. Chief Executive Officer of the SVG Medical Cannabis Authority, Dr. Jerrol Thompson, said he was excited…
US bans student loan servicer
Navient is being banned from federal student loan servicing and has been ordered to pay $120 million for alleged lending failures. The settlement announced Thursday comes almost eight years after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued…
Dealers' paradise? How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills as families struggle
Coco loved being the life of the party — cracking jokes, doing pranks and making people laugh, her mom, Julianna Arnold, recalled recently. “Her favorite pastime was fashion,” Arnold said. “She didn't like looking at…
How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills
Whatever the dealer gave Coco, her mother said, was not Percocet. It was a fake pill laced with fentanyl, which can be lethal in a dose as small as the tip of a pencil. Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last…
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