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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Hopes To Legalize Recreational Cannabis In 2023

Governor Tim Walz has big plans for the upcoming year. During a recent conversation, Walz told former governor Jesse Ventura that he would like to legalize recreational cannabis use for…

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Rhode Island Recreational Cannabis Sales To Begin In December

In Rhode Island, recreational adult-use cannabis sales are expected to begin in December. Governor Dan McKee has identified five existing medical dispensaries that will also sell cannabis sale for recreational…

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Mexican Prosecutor Issues First Arrest Warrant In Death Of Shanquella Robinson

Baja California Sur Attorney General Daniel de la Rosa Anaya has confirmed that an arrest warrant has been issued in the death of Shanquella Robinson. Initial reporting from Joe Bruno…

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New York Issues First Recreational Cannabis Licenses

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management has approved the first list of 36 licensees to legally sell cannabis for recreational use. Of the 900 applications submitted, 28 qualifying…

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Oregon Governor Kate Brown Pardons 45,000 People For Low-Level Cannabis Offenses

Oregon Governor Kate Brown has reportedly pardoned approximately 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of cannabis. Brown is also forgiving more than $14 million in unpaid fines and fees. “No…

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Alabama Governor Orders Moratorium On Executions

Governor Kay Ivey has reportedly suspended executions in the state of Alabama. Ivey has requested that the Alabama Department of Corrections forego any additional executions until Alabama Attorney General Steve…

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Biden Administration Extends Moratorium On Student Loan Repayment

President Joe Biden has reportedly extended the payment pause on federal student loans until after June 30. “We’re extending the payment pause because it would be deeply unfair to ask…

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