Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Alabama State

The Hill

Senate Republicans are introducing a bill that would support alternatives to in vitro fertilization (IVF) by promoting medical services that attempt to address causes of infertility among women. The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration Act, or RESTORE Act, was announced Thursday and co-sponsored by GOP Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (Miss.) and James Lankford (Okla.).…

Republicans introduce bill promoting ‘restorative reproductive rights’

Adel, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Texas State

Beryl is bringing dangerous storm surge to the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Beryl strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast of Texas early Monday morning. The earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in history, the storm killed at least seven people in the Windward Islands before...

Hurricane Beryl live updates: Storm makes landfall in Texas as Category 1 hurricane

SurvivorNet

Many seniors such as Tommy Chong, 86, of Cheech and Chong fame, are using cannabis — though the stoner comedy legend has been an open weed smoker his whole life. Chong has been particularly vocal about using it to get through prostate cancer treatment, which is often widely acceptable for medical use. However, for those new to this habit for recreational purposes, a new study published in JAMA network says that there is a "growing number" of older people developing an "unhealthy relationship" with the drug.

Senior Citizens Abusing Cannabis: Alarming Rise in Marijuana Related Health Problems For Older Americans In States With Legalization

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Georgia State

Rough Draft Atlanta

With housing – particularly affordable housing – in short supply across Georgia, two new state laws about to take effect are aimed at an especially challenging group affected by the shortage: the homeless. The two bills, which the General Assembly passed overwhelmingly this year, are among a host of new laws covering a wide range […]
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Housing bills among new state laws taking effect July 1

Mississippi State

Mississippi News Group

JACKSON, Miss. – On Tuesday, June 11, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, with assistance from Capitol Police, executed a search warrant at a residence, leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Tarus Whitfield, a known multi-drug distributor according to a press release from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Arrests Multi-Drug Distributor in Major Bust Worth Over $1 Million

Claiborne County, MS

ABC News

Police in Mississippi said they captured two suspects who managed to escape from jail after a day-and-a-half manhunt.

2 fugitive murder suspects who escaped jail caught following manhunt

Las Vegas, NV

WASHINGTON -- Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Sunday, but his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, has tested negative and remains asymptomatic. Emhoff spokesperson Liza Acevedo said in a statement that the second gentleman “is fully vaccinated and three times...

Second gentleman tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative

Digital Camera World

The must-see work of Mary Ellen Mark comes to Thames & Hudson's affordable photography book line

New 'mini monograph' provides perfect introduction to the divisive photography of Mary Ellen Mark

Missouri State

Inquisitr.com


                In 2012, the senator from Missouri pleaded with conservatives to 'reconsider the wisdom of no-fault divorce' legislation.

Republican Senator Believes Divorce Should Be More Difficult to Get: 'Good for Women and Families'

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Milwaukee, WI

A massive multi-agency effort is underway to ensure the conventions are safe.

Law enforcement prepares to secure national political conventions

The Independent

Labour must seize the opportunity to phase out smoking “with both hands”, leading health experts have said as they called on the new Government to revive legislation designed to ban young people from ever being able to legally smoke.More than 1,000 experts across the health sector have urged the Government to include the law “front and centre” when it announces its legislative programme in the King’s Speech.Former prime minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to crack down on smoking through his flagship Tobacco and Vapes Bill last year.Labour cannot achieve its manifesto commitment to halve differences in healthy life expectancy between...

Government told ‘no time to waste’ reviving smoking ban legislation

Harris County, TX

City Pulse

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a vehicle crash on the 25700 block of the Hardy Toll Road on June 7, 2024. The at-fault driver, Andrea Bernard, fled on foot but was quickly detained and displayed several signs of intoxication.

Woman arrested after defecating, spitting on deputies after hit and run

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

The weather is heating up, and many Virginians enjoy a soft drink to cool off. If you will be drinking a glass of soda pop at a restaurant, you should know that there has been a recall.

Four soft drinks that are sold in restaurants have been recalled due to the ingredients

New Jersey State

MORRISTOWN, NJ – New Jersey's Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, backed by the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has issued a Finding of Probable Cause against Prince Telecom LLC, alleging disability discrimination. This action follows a complaint where Prince Telecom is accused of denying employment to an applicant using medical marijuana legally to manage a disability.

Cable Company Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Medical Marijuana Use

Brooklyn, NY

Two teen sisters drowned Friday night off Coney Island beach in Brooklyn, police said.

2 sisters drown off New York beach: Police

NewsBreak

Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban again its general use

BANGKOK -- Two years after marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office Monday to protest a...

Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban again its general use

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