Maryland State

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Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws. This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to … 
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New Jersey State

MarketRealist

The winning ticket was purchased at ShopRite Liquors in Neptune Township, marking New Jersey's first Mega Millions jackpot win since July 24, 2020.

Winner of $1 billion lottery faces massive tax bite — here's how much he takes home

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

South Carolina State

Massachusetts State

The Mirror US

The Massachusetts lottery winner declared it "the best birthday present ever" after a ticket they were gifted saw them win the grand prize of $1million a year for life

Massachusetts lottery winner scores $1million a year for life with 'best birthday present ever'

Burning Man Project is back this year from August 25 through September 2, but instead of selling out, tickets are still available. They have been slashed to half price in some cases

Burning Man tickets slashed in HALF as festival fails to sell out for first time in a decade

Colorado State

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The legal marijuana market in the United States has grown significantly in recent years, with numerous states reporting record-breaking sales figures. As more states legalize and regulate the sale of marijuana, the industry continues to expand, contributing billions of dollars in revenue and tax benefits each year. In the first half of 2024 alone, the … 
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The Top 10 Legal Marijuana States in Terms of Total Sales From January to July

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Illinois State

Rockford, IL

The US Sun

ONE lucky lottery winner unknowingly holds a million-dollar ticket. A $1 million Mega Millions ticket purchased at an Illinois convenience store still needs to be claimed, according to the Illinois Lottery. The ticket bought at Casey’s in Rockford, Illinois, matched Friday’s winning numbers of 2, 14, 33, 58 and 65,...

Lottery warning to check ticket for unclaimed $1 million Mega Millions jackpot and it was bought at a convenience store

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

California State

Hawaii State

USA TODAY

The average U.S. household spends $2,126 a month on the 10 most common household bills, or $25,513 annually. In the most expensive state it's more like $37,000 annually.

California, Massachusetts or Hawaii? Which state has the highest cost of living?

Check the winning numbers here for the Powerball drawing from Wednesday, August 14.

Powerball winning numbers for August 14 drawing: Jackpot at $35 million

Pennsylvania State

Some lucky lottery player in Pennsylvania woke up Tuesday morning a whole lot wealthier than they were the day before. The Powerball jackpot, valued at $213.8 million as an annuity or $106.4 million as an all-at-once payment, hit Monday night, snapping a streak of 16 straight draws without a winner.

Pennsylvania Powerball Player Hits $214 Million Jackpot

Washington State

GOBankingRates

More than 1 million workers nationwide earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 or less. Even more workers earn the minimum wage in their states, but these state minimums vary greatly.  Read More:...

9 States With the Highest Minimum Wages in 2024

Mount Pleasant, SC

POWERBALL players have been urged to check their tickets for a $50,000 win after no one has come forward to claim the prize. Officials have asked the mystery winner to contact them as the clock is ticking to claim the cash. The winner bought a Powerball ticket at a Circle K in Mount Pleasant, South […]

Lottery players urged to check Powerball tickets after $50K ticket has gone unclaimed – winner narrowly missed jackpot

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

A primary election in southeast Wyoming symbolizes much of the turmoil within the state’s Republican Party, as one candidate hews to more moderate politics while the other bends toward the far right.

Republican legislative primary outside Cheyenne reflects Wyoming GOP’s divide

NewsBreak

44 tons of legal cannabis flower consumed by Marylanders – Newsletter

August D.C. licenses trickle in as enforcement continues. D.C. medical licensees are hoping for more efficient enforcement this month as sales continue to slow and I-71...

44 tons of legal cannabis flower consumed by Marylanders – Newsletter

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