President Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law. The Biden administration is taking a dramatic step towards decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. According to the White House, the pardon could help thousands overcome obstacles like renting a home or …
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. Biden’s move also covers thousands convicted of the crime in the District of Columbia. …
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Jury selection for Derek Chauvin’s trial in Minneapolis has been paused for at least a day and DFL party Rep. Ryan Winkler presented the adult-use cannabis bill to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Ad/PR Representative Paige Peplinski has today’s News in :90.
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) party Rep. Ryan Winkler presented the adult-use cannabis bill to the Minnesota House of Representatives that would legalize recreational marijuana, and on Feb. 23, the bill passed through its second round of House committee meetings. Scout Mason and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
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A fake ID, a folding knife and several motor vehicle accidents are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
While good arguments for legalizing weed exist, opinions editor Elliot Polsky disagrees that marijuana use should be legalized because alcohol is more dangerous.
A St. Thomas employee sleeping in their office, a damaged weight room mirror and forcible fondling are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Food theives, a trash can fire and marijuana and drug paraphernalia are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
The new eCHECKUP To Go program allows students to answer questions about their alcohol and marijuana use to find out if their habits may negatively affect their future.
Suspicious activity outside of Binz Refectory, possession of marijuana and a medical emergency in Ireland Hall are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
This is News in :90 for Friday, Sept. 5, 2014.
A bill to legalize medical marijuana is making its way through the Minnesota legislative system and igniting debate, especially on college campuses.
A suspicious letter, a terroristic threat and a student in a costume disrupting classes are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
