Drug Policy Alliance: “Chairman Mendelson and Mayor Bowser Rigged the Process Against the People” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Today the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on the Judiciary voted to dilute the will of District voters who approved Ballot Initiative 71 by passing unnecessary legislation largely outlawing adult marijuana use in the[Read More…]
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Bipartisan Group of Senators and U.S. Representatives Call for VA to Allow Vets Access to Medical Marijuana
Current Policy Preventing VA Doctors from Recommending Medical Marijuana Set to Expire; Push Comes Amid Broad Bipartisan Support for Medical Marijuana in House and Senate Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)–January 27, 2016. Today, a broad group of legislators from both parties sent a letter to the Veterans’ Administration (VA) demanding a change in[Read More…]
CDC Museum to Host Places & Spaces: Mapping Science Exhibition
Drawing Actionable Insights from Data New CDC Museum Exhibit – Places & Spaces: Mapping Science. One of the many infographics found at the exhibit. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Data visualization is a powerful tool that helps both scientists and the public quickly understand the scope and context of complex health[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Urges Eligible Workers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on Tax Returns
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today reminds eligible constituents to claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when filing their tax returns this year. The EITC is a federal tax refund available to millions of low to moderate income individuals and families. The average EITC refund last year[Read More…]
Treasury and Commerce Announce Further Amendments to the Cuba Sanctions Regulations
Amendments Further Implement President Obama’s Policy Related to Easing of Sanctions on Cuba WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) are announcing new amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations[Read More…]
Former City of Chicago Transportation Official Convicted of Corruption in Awarding of Red-Light Camera Contracts
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The former assistant transportation commissioner for the city of Chicago was convicted today on federal corruption charges in connection with the awarding of lucrative red-light camera contracts. After a two-week trial in federal court in Chicago, the jury convicted JOHN BILLS on all counts against[Read More…]
CDC Adds 2 Destinations to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus, Jan. 26, 2016
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: United States Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic. Previously, CDC issued a travel alert (Level 2-Practice Enhanced Precautions) for people traveling[Read More…]
Clinton, Duckworth, Foxx Win Overwhelmingly at Chicago’s 49th Ward Endorsement Session
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Duckworth and State’s Attorney candidate Kimm Foxx emerged as the big winners at last night’s 49th Ward Democratic Party endorsement session. Each garnered more than two-thirds of the membership vote, which entitles them to an automatic endorsement. Also winning[Read More…]
Families Across Illinois Say the State of State is Weak Due to Failure to Pass a Responsible Budget
From one end of the state to the other, families and providers called on the Governor and lawmakers to put a budget first that chooses revenue over cuts to families and communities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The unanimous opinion among providers and families at press conferences in Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, and[Read More…]
Invisible Institute Wins Knight News Challenge on Data, $400K
Citizens Police Data Project to use Knight funding to bring more transparency to allegations of police misconduct The Citizens Police Data Project staff: Jamie Kalven, Chaclyn Hunt, Rajiv Sinclair, Alison Flowers, Darryl Holliday, Harry Backlund CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The Invisible Institute, a journalism production company on the South Side[Read More…]
