DENVER, CO – Denver’s mayor announced Tuesday that 10,000 low-level marijuana convictions that occurred between 2001-2013 before marijuana was legalized in Colorado are eligible to be expunged. “For too long, the lives of low-income residents and those living in our communities of color have been negatively affected by low-level marijuana convictions,” Mayor Michael Hancock said …
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Marijuana Becomes Legal This Week In Michigan: 6 Things To Know About the New Law
MICHIGAN — Weed will become legal across Michigan this week, a month after voters approved Proposal 1 on the November ballot. On Thursday, the law takes effect and marijuana will be legal for recreational purposes, in addition to medicinal, which voters approved back in 2008. There’s still some things to be worked out, but here …
Marijuana Prosecutions Plummet Under Manhattan DA's New Policy
MANHATTAN, NY — The number of people prosecuted for marijuana possession in Manhattan has plummeted in the three months since a policy shift in the district attorney’s office, statistics released Thursday show. Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr.’s office stopped prosecuting most low-level pot possesssion and smoking cases on Aug. 1. Under the new policy, only …
Over $700,000 Worth Of Marijuana Seized Near Mexico Border and Brownsville, TX
BROWNSVILLE, TX – U.S. Border Patrol agents have seized over $700,000 worth of marijuana over the past week. The string of seizures began Sept. 21 when Rio Grande City agents observed signs of an illegal entry near Garceño, U.S. Customs and Border Protection wrote in a news release. A search turned up four bundles of …
Tewksbury Town Meeting Will Consider Recreational Marijuana Ban
TEWKSBURY, MA – Tewksbury Town Meeting will consider four warrant articles October 2 which, collectively, would ban the sale of recreational marijuana and related establishments in town. The town has been considering such a proposal to reflect the Tewksbury electorate’s opposition 2016 statewide referendum which legalized recreational marijuana. Tewksbury has a temporary ban in place …
Medical marijuana supporters to rally in Wichita to support legalizing medical cannabis for patients across Kansas
WICHITA, KS – The Wichita chapter of Bleeding Kansas Advocates will hold a rally in support of medical cannabis Friday afternoon. The group says it wants to highlight the Kansas Safe Access Act and support the legalization of medical cannabis for suffering patients all across Kansas. Multiple candidates running for office in November plan to …
Marijuana grow operation found during house fire in Cleveland
CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Division of the Police is investigating a marijuana grow operation after a fire Friday morning. Firefighters responded to a house on West 128th Street near Lorain Road at about 2 a.m. Cleveland fire officials said the fire was in a bedroom. Crews quickly got it under control and no one was injured. …
5 Most Common HOA Violations and How to Avoid Getting Fined (VIDEO)
Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) are common entities in many neighborhoods and communities across the United States. They offer an array of benefits including the preservation of property values, maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the community, and offering amenities like community pools, clubhouses, or parks. While HOAs certainly have their advantages, they also come with sets of …
4 Reasons Why Your Home Isn't Selling 2022 (VIDEO)
As a home seller, selling your house is the number on your to-do list. When it comes to selling a house appearance plays a big part and knowing how to make the house more appealing goes a long way. You could spend a lot of money and time getting ready for sale but if you’re …
City council officials approved the limiting of the number of recreational cannabis dispensaries within city limits in Geneva, Illinois
GENEVA, IL — The Geneva City Council considered the Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations regarding the placement and operation of adult-use cannabis businesses within city limits, and other details during a Monday night meeting. According to a news release from the City, officials took comments from the public and deliberated before determining that cannabis …
Hispanic and black make up 90 percent of low-level drug charges arrests in NYC
NEW YORK CITY — Cops arrested people of color on low-level drug charges at a staggering rate last quarter with black and Hispanic people making up 90 percent of arrests, new data show. More than 260 people of color landed behind bars on marijuana possession charges while less than 20 white people did between July …
Beware of THC candy given to children on Halloween
Gloucester County officials are warning parents and trick-or-treaters to be on the lookout for marijuana-infused candy and other drugs this Halloween. “The state Department of Health warns that there is a significant presence of marijuana candy and other edible forms in New Jersey and nearby states,” Gloucester County Freeholder Jim Jefferson, liaison to the Addictions …