Kings County, CA

Columbus, OH

Kings County farmers have been given at least a few more weeks before the state could potentially come in with stringent groundwater management oversight. Tuesday, Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini extended the temporary restraining order, which keeps the state at bay, until Sep. 13. The backstory: The State...

Judge extends temporary restraining order against state over Kings County groundwater

Colorado State

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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

California State

The New Republic

California Governor Gavin Newsom has chosen cruelty, emboldened by the conservative Supreme Court.  Following the Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson in June, which essentially criminalized homelessness, Newsom issued an executive order Thursday for the removal of homeless encampments throughout his state. Newsom urged local governments to destroy the encampments, where tens of thousands of unsheltered Californians live, “with urgency and dignity.”“We are done,” said Newsom. “It’s time to move with urgency to clean up these sites.”Local governments now have the tools they need to address the decades-long issue of homelessness.Today, we are issuing an executive order that...

Gavin Newsom Issues Cruel Order Over Supreme Court Homelessness Ruling

Fox News

Vice President Kamala Harris played an instrumental role in helping an undocumented Mexican migrant become the nation's first licensed undocumented lawyer in 2012.

Kamala Harris played key role in helping man become 1st illegal immigrant with law license: report

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

California attorney Lisa Bloom, her husband, and their firm agreed to a settlement following allegations of misuse of COVID-19 relief funds.

California attorney Lisa Bloom, husband, settle over misuse of COVID relief fund allegations

MotorBiscuit


You'll want to know the other government departments that can complete traffic stops, so you don't get surprised.
The post 3 Officials Who Aren’t Highway Patrol, but Can Pull You Over Anyway appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

3 Officials Who Aren’t Highway Patrol, but Can Pull You Over Anyway

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

Custer, SD

South Dakota Searchlight

A voter-backed ordinance from Custer County that sought to stop the city of Custer from discharging treated wastewater into French Creek is invalid, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The city requested a discharge permit from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2020. The city is working on an upgrade […]

SD Supreme Court ruling will let Custer discharge treated wastewater into French Creek

Mediaite

The AP noted that “while Newsom cannot order local authorities to act, his administration can apply pressure by withholding money for counties and cities.” 
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Trump Rages At ‘Gavin Newscum’ For Ordering Homeless Encampments Cleared Following Supreme Court Decision

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

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

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Government responsibility for the legal fees needed by a Georgia veteran to clear his record against Drug Enforcement Administration charges at before the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
                Brian Moore had $8,500 with him in March 2021 as he prepared to board a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Los Angeles. DEA agents seized it, though they allowed Moore to continue to California where he was to record a music video.
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Winning defendant fights for government to pay his legal fees

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

TravelNoire

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached a historic $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination in farm lending programs. This landmark agreement will address decades of unfair treatment. It will also provide financial assistance to those affected by discriminatory practices before January 2021.

USDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers

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

BIN: Black Information Network

Black and other minority farmers are receiving $2 billion in direct payments from the federal government after facing years of discrimination.

Black, Minority Farmers Get $2 Billion From USDA After Discrimination

Texas State

Houston, TX

The Independent

 Chevron, the second-largest US oil company, plans to leave its historic headquarters in California and relocate to Texas over the next five years, citing increased regulations and state climate action.The company, whose corporate forerunners have been based in the state since 1879, will shift its headquarters to Houston, Texas.“We believe California has a number of policies that raise costs, that hurt consumers, that discourage investment and ultimately we think that’s not good for the economy in California and for consumers,” Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told The Wall Street Journal.In the last year, California passed a law putting limits on...

Second-largest oil company ditches California for Texas to avoid increased regulations

SJV Water

NewsBreak

Kings County judge extends restraining order giving growers more time as they fight state pumping restrictions

Editor’s note: Monserrat Solis covers Kings County water issues for SJV Water through the California Local News Fellowship initiative. Kings County farmers will have more time...

Kings County judge extends restraining order giving growers more time as they fight state pumping restrictions

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