The aptly-named REFER Act prevents the federal government from going after businesses in legal states. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2018 By: Rachelle Gordon With recent threats of a federal crackdown on the thriving legal cannabis industry, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers have introduced a bill to ensure protections for states that[Read More…]
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New York State Legislators Hold Historic Public Hearing on Regulating and Taxing Marijuana for Adult Use
Marijuana Crusade Has Led to 800,000 People being Arrested for Low-Level Marijuana Possession in New York State over the Past 20 Years New York, N.Y. –(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Tony Newman and Kassandra Frederique On January 11, 2018, the New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Codes, Health, and Alcohol[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018. The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Spc. Javion Shavonte Sullivan, 24, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, died January 8 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. Sullivan was assigned to the 16th Signal[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates Travel Advisory to Areas in Mexico Due to Increase in Violent Crimes
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The U.S. State Department has updated its Travel Advisory to certain areas in Mexico due to the increase in violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. The incidence of these crimes is widespread so travelers to Mexico are advised to exercise[Read More…]
Syria: 13 Million People in Desperate Need as Seventh War-torn Winter Sets In, UN Warns
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–8 January 2018 – With millions of desperate people across Syria now facing their seventh winter of war, the United Nations warned on Tuesday that intensified military operations in the country’s north are forcing families to flee, in the cold, to areas without enough resources to support them. “While[Read More…]
Geocolor Image From NOAA’s GOES-16 Satellite of Powerful East Coast Storm
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Sarah Loff This Geocolor image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-16 satellite captures the deepening storm off the East coast of the United States on Jan. 4, 2018, at 16:22 UTC. The powerful nor’easter is battering coastal areas with heavy snow and[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 The Department of Defense announced yesterday the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Mihail Golin, 34, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, died Jan. 1 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, after being engaged by enemy small arms fire while on a[Read More…]
Breaking News: Jeff Sessions Expected to Rescind Obama-Era “Cole Memo” That Allowed States to Implement Marijuana Laws Without Federal Interference
Drug Policy Alliance Statement: This is Bad News For Civil and Human Rights – and Bad Politics for Team Trump Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Tony Newman and Tommy McDonald Developing Story The AP reported this morning that US Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans today to rescind Obama-era guidance by[Read More…]
Thanks to Legalization, Californians Previously Convicted of Marijuana Crimes May Have Criminal Records Cleared
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser In addition to recreational marijuana becoming legal on New Year’s Day, California is offering a second chance to people convicted of almost any marijuana crimes, from serious felonies to small infractions, with the opportunity to have their criminal records cleared or the charges sharply[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Spc. Avadon A. Chaves, 20, of Turlock, Calif., died Dec. 20 at Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. Chaves was assigned to the 1st Battalion,[Read More…]
