Year in review: The top 12 stories in the tri-state area for 2021 – News 12 New Jersey
Dec 20, 2021, 6:15pmUpdated 23h ago By: News 12 Staff COVID-19 dominated the news in 2021, but there were many other stories that News 12 viewers were interested in this year. As we approach the end of the year, here’s a look back at the most viewed stories on News 12 across the tri-state: 1. COVID-19 AND VACCINES As COVID-19 vaccines got emergency use approval and were distributed across Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, many wanted to know where they could get it. Click here for a guide. 2. GABBY PETITO The Gabby Petito case captivated not only the…
Read More »Planning a Winter Getaway in the California Mountains? Make a Stop at These Top Pot Shops
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This winter, millions of us will make our way to the alpine towns across California (and Nevada!) to relish in their scenic beauty, powdery snow, and ample amounts of weed. To take the guesswork out of where to stop and buy cannabis on your trip, here are recommendations for a handful of top, high-altitude cannabis retailers. So grab your mittens and goggles, and we’ll pack your bowl. 1. Tahoe (Northern California) Embarc is a welcoming, bodega-esque retailer. One percent donation of all sales goes to the local Community Investment Fund that is directed by their…
Read More »12 Last-Minute Cannabis Gifts for the High Holidays
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A year ago, when we published our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, we bade that calamitous year a not-so-fond farewell and looked forward to a brighter 2021. Now, older and wiser, we imbue our optimism with a bit more caution but remain steadfast in our goal to give you some of the best reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Maybe just to the couch, but, hey — it’s a start. And so, in the spirit of giving, and with our hopes that you’ll do the same, we present to you…
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AOC Calls On Biden To Use Executive Authority On Marijuana Policy As President’s Agenda Stalls In Congress – Marijuana Moment
Colorado voters could have the chance next year to vote on legalizing possession and personal cultivation of psychedelics, and creating a system of licensed businesses to produce psilocybin, DMT, ibogaine and mescaline for supervised use at “healing centers.” A national advocacy group recently filed two separate psychedelics reform initiatives for Colorado’s 2022 ballot, both of which are titled the Natural Medicine Healing Act. The first would legalize the possession, cultivation and an array of entheogenic substances, as well as establish a regulatory model for psychedelics therapy. The other is a similar, but somewhat more dialed-back proposal that would initially legalize…
Read More »5 Cannabis Organizations to Donate to this Holiday Season
No matter what time of year it is, it’s always good to try and be helpful to those around you whether it’s donating time, money or resources. But, during the end of the year is when the Christmas spirit is high and people are really focused on giving back in a major way. Last year, Americans donated over $400 billion to charities and this year will probably be no different. If you’re looking for some ideas about cannabis-related organizations that you can donate to this year, check out this list of places doing good work to help change the future of the…
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New York Senator Files Bill To Extend Marijuana Equity Benefits To Gay, Lesbian And Bisexual People – Marijuana Moment
“There may not be much product available after the first couple of days, for several weeks.” By Max Savage Levenson, Montana Free Press On January 1, 2022, adult-use recreational marijuana will become available for purchase in Montana. The launch of the new market raises a wide range of questions, from how much marijuana an individual can possess, to whether they can consume it in a national park, to the types of products that will be available for purchase. Read on for answers to those questions, and many more, in this Montana Free Press guide to the state’s post-prohibition marijuana marketplace….
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5 Matters That Shaped Access To Justice In 2021 – Law360
This year was an eventful one for access to justice in the United States. An eviction crisis and extreme weather events engulfed the nation. Voting restrictions and gerrymandering spurred a wave of lawsuits. And a chaotic end to America’s longest war created a sudden refugee crisis. Meanwhile, the legalization of cannabis in several states created new opportunities. Here, Law360 looks back at major developments that shaped the access to justice legal community this year. The Right to Counsel Movement Picks Up Ronald S. Flagg, the president of Legal Services Corporation, told Law360 the COVID-19 pandemic recovery has been particularly tortuous…
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Congress to take up marijuana reform this spring – KARK
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