Five Men Plead Guilty to Firearm Charges Stemming from Murder and Arson Scheme – Department of Justice
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that five men have pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to firearm charges stemming from a plan to murder an individual and set fire to the Bridgeport business where he worked. The following five individuals pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon: DOMINICK GONZALEZ, also known as “Dom,” 31, of BridgeportLUIS MERCADO, also known as “Pops,” 55, of BridgeportGEORGE RIVERA, also known as “Pito,” 33, of DanburyJASON SCOTT, also known as “Hood,” 39, of BridgeportLUIS MEJIAS, also known as “Kermit,” 35, of Waterbury…
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Washington Officials Step Up Push For Federal Marijuana Banking Reform Following String Of Deadly Robberies – Marijuana Moment
Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan resolution that calls for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reforms. The legislation, sponsored by House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee Chairman Bill Hitchens (R), was taken up by the House Defense And Veterans Affairs Committee and approved unanimously via a voice vote. That panel’s chair, Rep. Heath Clark (R), is a cosponsor of the measure. Before the vote, lawmakers discussed the potential therapeutic value of psychedelics for military veterans. “I certainly have a place in my heart for people…
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Georgia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Create Psychedelic Study Committee – Marijuana Moment
Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan resolution that calls for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reforms. The legislation, sponsored by House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee Chairman Bill Hitchens (R), was taken up by the House Defense And Veterans Affairs Committee and approved unanimously via a voice vote. That panel’s chair, Rep. Heath Clark (R), is a cosponsor of the measure. Before the vote, lawmakers discussed the potential therapeutic value of psychedelics for military veterans. “I certainly have a place in my heart for people…
Read More »Report Finds Cannabis Legalization Does Not Increase Youth Marijuana Use
A recent policy paper from the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation (CPEAR) has determined that cannabis legalization does not increase the use of cannabis by young people. The report from the nonprofit group, which is supported by leading companies in the alcohol and tobacco industries, also outlines strategies that policymakers can implement to prevent youth marijuana use. “Over 100 million Americans live in a state with legalized, adult-use cannabis—but what we should consider is what that means for our nation’s youth,” Andrew Freedman, executive director of CPEAR, said in a press release. “This research highlights how preventing youth from…
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‘Totally unacceptable’: Nick Scutari calls for hearings into NJ legal weed delays – Asbury Park Press
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari will form a special committee and conduct oversight hearings investigating what’s caused “totally unacceptable” delays in opening up legal weed sales in New Jersey. Scutari, the main legislative sponsor for New Jersey marijuana legalization, announced the formation of the committee and hearings just five days after the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission tabled a vote on allowing some existing medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling legal weed to recreational customers over 21 years old. The tabling of the vote left state government and cannabis industry officials slackjawed. “These delays are totally unacceptable,” Scutari said in…
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New Marijuana Prohibition Super PAC Targets Pro-Legalization GOP Congresswoman, Among Other Races – Marijuana Moment
Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan resolution that calls for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reforms. The legislation, sponsored by House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee Chairman Bill Hitchens (R), was taken up by the House Defense And Veterans Affairs Committee and approved unanimously via a voice vote. That panel’s chair, Rep. Heath Clark (R), is a cosponsor of the measure. Before the vote, lawmakers discussed the potential therapeutic value of psychedelics for military veterans. “I certainly have a place in my heart for people…
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New Mexico Signs Marijuana Agreements With Tribes Days Ahead Of Legal Sales Launch – Marijuana Moment
Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan resolution that calls for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reforms. The legislation, sponsored by House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee Chairman Bill Hitchens (R), was taken up by the House Defense And Veterans Affairs Committee and approved unanimously via a voice vote. That panel’s chair, Rep. Heath Clark (R), is a cosponsor of the measure. Before the vote, lawmakers discussed the potential therapeutic value of psychedelics for military veterans. “I certainly have a place in my heart for people…
Read More »Biden puts cannabis restrictions in budget again (Newsletter: March 29, 2022) – Marijuana Moment
Legalization bill amendments; MI psychedelics ballot petitions; MD marijuana bill changes; NY voters oppose cannabis conviction licensing priority Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. Matt Taverna of Baked Audiences by Statara:…
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