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Columbus, OH

Ohio State

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reiterating that it retains the right to arrest people over marijuana regardless of state legalization laws—though it’s “not our intent” to go after simple possession cases, a spokesperson said. With Ohio cannabis shops now open up for adult-use sales, the...

DEA Says It Can Still Arrest People For Marijuana Regardless Of State Legalization, But It’s ‘Not Our Intent’ To Go After Possession Cases

Lafayette County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Maine State

Apple Valley News Now

BANGOR, Maine — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbors. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch.

Utility company's proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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The evolving landscape of marijuana legalization has led many to believe that recreational and medicinal cannabis use is widely accepted across all professions. However, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Despite the growing acceptance of marijuana in many states, several surprising industries and job roles still enforce strict no-tolerance policies when it comes to weed. Whether it’s due to federal regulations, safety concerns, or company policies, there are certain careers where cannabis use can be a significant barrier to employment.

7 surprising jobs you can’t get hired for if you smoke weed

Monitoring and reporting software helps utilities meet compliance requirements. In March 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Standards (NPDWR) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The regulations were finalized in fall 2023. The NPDWR includes requirements for regulatory limits, monitoring and public notification and treatment. While the ruling has a three-year implementation schedule, since the time for public input has closed and the regulations have recently started, this is the perfect time to break down the new ruling. It is important to also examine the costs and funding sources, ramifications if municipalities exceed the thresholds, how this is playing out amongst industry groups and communities and requirements for monitoring and reporting.

The EPA’s First Limits on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ for Public Drinking Water

Tennessee State

Camden, TN

Investigate Midwest

A smorgasbord of bright red tomatoes and vibrant vegetables line the walls of Michael Katrutsa’s produce shop in rural Camden, Tennessee. What began a decade ago as a roadside farm stand is now an air-conditioned outbuilding packed with crates of watermelon, cantaloupe and his locally renowned sweet corn — all picked fresh by a handful of local employees each morning.

As climate threats to agriculture mount, could the Mississippi River delta be the next California?

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Wausau, WI

A judge sided with Apogee Enterprises Inc. after the company moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a man who suffered sulfuric acid burns during a plant inspection. John Douglas Rayburn, president and owner of Rayburn Fire Scene Investigations Inc., was burned during an investigation into a fire at a Linetec plant in Wausau, Wisconsin. Linetec is a business division of Apogee Wausau Group, which is a subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises. Rayburn filed the lawsuit in late 2023 against Apogee Enterprises and other organizations, seeking punitive damages and costs, disbursements and attorney fees.

Judge Rules in Favor of Apogee Enterprises, Removing it From Sulfuric Acid Burn Lawsuit

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Snopes

Snopes looked into the story behind the Minnesota governor's "Tampon Tim" nickname.

Fact Check: Tim Walz Signed Bill Requiring Tampons in Boys' Bathrooms?

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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With medical marijuana now legal in 38 states, some states have witnessed particularly high enrollment in their cannabis programs as acceptance continues to grow across the United States. Based on the most recent data from state regulatory agencies and the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), five states stand out for having the highest percentage of their … 
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The 5 States With the Highest Percentage of Medical Marijuana Patients

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Reuters

(Reuters) - Shares of cannabis companies sank on Tuesday after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) postponed its cannabis reclassification hearing to Dec. 2, after the U.S. presidential election.

Pot stocks fall as US DEA pushes cannabis reclassification hearing to December

Delaware State

The Delaware Supreme Court has agreed to hear an interlocutory appeal filed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), which seeks to overturn a lower court’s ruling that cleared the way for tens of thousands of Zantac lawsuits over cancers caused by the heartburn drug to be brought before juries in the state.

Delaware Zantac Lawsuits Continue To Be Filed As GlaxoSmithKline Appeals to State Supreme Court

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Farmington, MN

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State looks to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in wastewater from 3M’s Cottage Grove plant

State regulators have proposed a new pollution permit for 3M’s Cottage Grove facility that requires the removal of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, from wastewater that ends...

State looks to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in wastewater from 3M’s Cottage Grove plant

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