Connecticut’s 10 biggest news stories of 2021 – CT Insider
Michael Cox and his mother, Stephanie Hyman, taken while she was visiting him in prison. Stephanie Hyman / Contributed photo On Nov. 19, the Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Michael Cox — who has failing kidneys but has survived two bouts with COVID-19 since the pandemic began — a commutation, the first it has granted since 2019. Cox, 49, who is serving a 75-year sentence for a string of violent crimes he committed on 1991, pleaded guilty to murder, felony murder, aiding and abetting manslaughter, and second-degree assault with a firearm. Cox has several medical issues such as chronic…
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Connecticut’s 10 biggest news stories of 2021 – Middletown Press
Michael Cox and his mother, Stephanie Hyman, taken while she was visiting him in prison. Stephanie Hyman / Contributed photo On Nov. 19, the Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Michael Cox — who has failing kidneys but has survived two bouts with COVID-19 since the pandemic began — a commutation, the first it has granted since 2019. Cox, 49, who is serving a 75-year sentence for a string of violent crimes he committed on 1991, pleaded guilty to murder, felony murder, aiding and abetting manslaughter, and second-degree assault with a firearm. Cox has several medical issues such as chronic…
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How to talk weed with your parents during the holidays
How to talk weed with your parents during the holidays – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? Which part of Canada? Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Sorry, Leafly isn’t available in your location yet. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Cannabis can be a contentious topic despite its legal status and chances are if you’re home for the holidays, it’s going to come up. When it comes to cannabis and parents, things tend to go one of two ways….
Read More »5 Tips for Throwing an Awesome Cannabis-Themed Party over the Holidays
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This holiday season, I’m looking forward to creating new memories and celebrating traditions with my family, friends, and loved ones. As legal cannabis consumption continues to become more mainstream, consumers are beginning to incorporate it into their social gatherings and celebrations—and the holidays are the perfect time to start. K-Zen Beverages Using cannabis during the holidays can alleviate high-stress situations, especially if you are playing the host role. My dream cannabis event would be partnering with a chef and bartender to create a delicious, holiday-themed menu. I would host the event in…
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Top Maryland Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Referendum For 2022 Ballot – Marijuana Moment
Rhode Island’s House speaker says lawmakers are “very close” to introducing a bicameral negotiated marijuana legalization bill, and a top Senate leader saying he’s optimistic that it will pass “overwhelmingly” in both chambers when it comes up for a vote early in 2022. Legislators have been in talks for months to reconcile competing legalization proposals that have been brought forward by the House, Senate and governor’s office. Negotiations have been productive, and draft legislation will be introduced within weeks, “in the month of January,” House Speaker Joseph Sherkarchi (D) told Providence Business News. The bill’s filing “will begin a robust…
Read More »25 Concert Tours That Make Great Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas – Consequence
If you’re in the need of last-minute holiday presents, why not treat someone to the gift of live music? Below, we’ve highlighted 25 major tours taking place in the new year for which tickets are still available. What’s more, a majority of these tours take place at outdoor venues, so you’ll be able to enjoy a show with limited risk of exposure. If you do attend an indoor concert, however, please make sure to mask up. Also make sure to check out Consequence Shop, where all of our merch and CBD products are on sale for up to 50% off….
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The 17 Hudson Valley Towns That Will Sell Recreational Marijuana – wpdh.com
There are 17 Hudson Valley towns that have voted to allow marijuana dispensaries in the Hudson Valley. Under legislation passed in New York to legalize recreational marijuana use, local municipalities have the ability to “opt-out” of the law and forbid the sale of pot. Towns, villages, and cities throughout New York have until December 31 to pass legislation that would ban marijuana dispensaries. They can also separately decide whether or not to allow consumption sites, or “pot lounges” within the city limits. Many Hudson Valley towns have already decided to ban the sale of pot, while others have thrown their…
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DEA Wants To Help Parents Decode The Emojis Young People Use To Discuss Marijuana And Other ‘Bomb Ass’ Drugs – Marijuana Moment
The fight to end the criminalization of psychedelics and give patients access to natural plants and fungi has achieved success in a growing number of cities and states in recent years, and on Thursday the cause got a boost from prominent people in the entertainment and political fields. Musician Melissa Etheridge and criminal justice reform activist Van Jones spoke at an event hosted by the nonprofit group End Well, which focused on how certain psychedelics can help ease in end-of-life anxiety and other mental health conditions. Both Etheridge and Jones spoke about the need to break with the status quo…
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