Valuable environmental protections for the lake may be lost Reno, NV–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. Nevada governor Brian Sandoval yesterday signed SB 229, which repeals the 2011 legislative effort (SB 271) to withdraw Nevada from the Lake Tahoe bi-state Compact. Environmental groups are calling the new law a major setback in protecting[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
Vermont Becomes 17th State To End Criminal Sanctions For Marijuana Possession Offenses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Democrat Gov. (and NORML PAC recipient) Peter Shumlin yesterday signed legislation into law eliminating criminal penalties for adults who possess personal use amounts of cannabis and/or hashish. “This change just makes common sense,” said Shumlin. “Our limited resources should be[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Wyden and Portman Introduce Bill to Address Domestic Child Sex Trafficking in the Child Welfare System
Bipartisan bill will strengthen reporting and help protect vulnerable children WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) yesterday introduced the Child Sex Trafficking Data and Response Act of 2013, legislation to improve state and national data on the scope and prevalence[Read More…]
Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 Prius and 2010 Lexus HS250h Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2013. SUMMARY: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak[Read More…]
Nashville June 13-14: Religious Leaders Gather at Historic American Baptist College to Strategize the Role of the Church in Ending the War on Drugs
Religious Leaders To Develop an Action Plan to Decriminalize Drugs, Reduce Mass Incarceration, and Eliminate Racial Disparities in Drug Arrests Nashville–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. This June 13-14, two dozen religious leaders will gather at the historic American Baptist College to examine the disproportionate impact of the war on drugs on poor[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Federal Aid Approved for Local Governments in 24 Counties
Aid Helps Local Governments Recover Costs Related to Floods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the Obama Administration has approved the state’s request for federal aid to help local governments in 24 counties recover from recent flooding. The federal declaration means local governments in those counties can seek[Read More…]
Former Army National Guard Soldier Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Lead Role in Fraudulent Military Recruiting Referral Bonus Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. A former member of the U.S. Army National Guard was sentenced today to serve 57 months in prison for leading a conspiracy to obtain approximately $244,000 in fraudulent recruiting referral bonuses from various U.S. military components and their contractor, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, June 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2013. States That Reject Medicaid Expansion Will Spend Billions More To Cover Fewer According to a new study in the journal Health Affairs, states would save money by accepting the Medicaid expansion in President Obama’s health care law. The study finds that fourteen of the states that[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair T-Shirt Designs Solicited
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2013. For many years, the Park Forest Art Fair created t-shirts, which were sold to exhibiting artists, volunteers, board members and anyone else who wanted them. For the past several years, the practice has fallen by the wayside. This year, for the 58th Annual Park Forest Art Fair,[Read More…]
Tropical Storm Andrea About to Move into North Carolina, UPDATE 11 AM EDT, June 7, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2013 – UPDATE 11 AM EDT Watches & Warnings Changes with this Advisory The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued south of South Santee River, South Carolina. Summary of Watches & Warnings in Effect A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for: South Santee River, South Carolina[Read More…]
