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GOP Lawmakers To Kansans: No Medical Marijuana, No Expanded Medicaid And No More Debate Until Next Year
Justice Department Spares Mercedes-Benz: US Emission Probe Reportedly Closed
Philips Reaches $1.1B Settlement On US Sleep Apnea Devices' Claims, Backs Annual Guidance
Justice Department Spares Mercedes-Benz: US Emission Probe Reportedly Closed
Philips Reaches $1.1B Settlement On US Sleep Apnea Devices' Claims, Backs Annual Guidance
Federal Court To Cannabis Pilot: No More Transporting Weed Around Alaska, FAA Revokes License Though Pot Is Legal There
COVID-19 Patent Dispute Sorted: Acuitas Therapeutics and CureVac Reach Settlement In Patent Battle

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Third Time's The Charm? North Dakota Ballot Initiative Group Gets Green Light To Collect Signatures For Marijuana Legalization
Over a week after a group of North Dakotans filed a 2024 ballot measure petition to legalize recreational cannabis, the state's top election official gave the green light for signature gathering. The New Economic Frontier, a cannabis advocacy committee behind the push, needs to garner and submit 15,582 valid signatures to Secretary of State Michael Howe by July 8 to place the measure on the November general election ballot. Under a measure's text that spans 20 pages, recreational marijuana use at home would be legal for those 21 and older. Moreover, the measure proposes setting up a regulatory framework for the production and processing of cannabis as well as prohibited uses. Steve Bakken, a Burleigh County commissioner and former Bismarck mayor, who is behind the initiative, said law enforcement resources "should be directed someplace a little more effectual."
'Just Shocked:' DOJ Veteran Says Potential SCOTUS Suprise Over Trump's Immunity Claim Shows 'How Inured We Are To Sort Of Trumpism Overtaking What This Country Is Supposed To Stand For'
The SCOTUS decision on Trump's immunity claims may have a bearing on the legal cases the former president is dealing with and in turn his election prospects.
Jeff Bezos And Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Accused Of Deleting Chats Amid Antitrust Probe: 'The FTC's Contentions Are Baseless'
The FTC has accused Amazon executives, including Jeff Bezos and Andy Jassy, of deleting text messages on Signal that could have been relevant to an ongoing antitrust investigation.
Kim Kardashian And VP Harris Discuss Cannabis Justice Reform And 'Second Chances' At The White House
Continuing her commitment to criminal justice reform, businesswoman and celeb Kim Kardashian met with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss new strategies for address
Senators Warren, Fetterman Plus 18 More Dems Tell DEA 'It's Time To Act' On Cannabis Rescheduling
20 Democrats urged the DEA to deschedule marijuana and "resolve more than 50 years of failed, racially discriminatory marijuana policy."
What's Going On With Pfizer Stock On Thursday?
GSK initiates legal proceedings against Pfizer and BioNTech over alleged COVID-19 vaccine patent infringement, intensifying high-stakes legal battles in the U.S.
Nigeria Cracks Down On Dormant Mining Titles To Stop 'License Racketeering'
Revocation of these titles could create a fair and transparent process and curb "license racketeering" in Nigeria.
McKinsey Faces Criminal Probe By DOJ For Opioid Consulting: Report
The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into the consulting firm McKinsey & Company for its role in advising major opioid manufacturers on increasing sales. The investigation also focuses on potential obstruction of justice related to McKinsey's consulting records for opioid producers.
Cannabis Saga In The Empire State: Corruption Or Ineptitude? Private Equity Tramples Social Equity, Report Reveals
NY's public-private fund for social equity retailers is under scrutiny after a report uncovers a "lopsided deal" for a private equity firm.
Philadelphia CDL School Owner Sentenced to Prison for Licensing Scheme
A former CDL school owner in Philadelphia was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for bribing a CDL exam administrator to pass students who didn't take the exam. Vladimir Tsymbalenko, 53, who owned Vlad's CDL School, was sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl.
SEC Asks for Comments on BlackRock's Amended Spot Ethereum ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is asking for public comments on changes made to BlackRock's (NYSE: BLK) proposed spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded fund.
What Are Pricing Strategies for Ozempic And Wegovy With Potential Medicare Coverage Expansion? Senate Committee Questions Novo Nordisk
Senate Committee probes Novo Nordisk's pricing tactics for diabetes and obesity meds. Sanders demands transparency on pricing, signaling broader industry scrutiny. Medicare coverage expansion could impact millions, tackling accessibility challenges amidst rising costs.
President Biden Pardons, Commutes 16 Non-Violent Drug Offenders: Cannabis Prisoners Excluded
President Joe Biden pardoned 11 people convicted of non-violent drug charges and commuted the sentences of five others.

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