IOWA–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returned to Iowa on Thursday for a three-day swing to the state where a new Des Moines Register/Bloomberg Politics “Iowa Poll” showed him making big gains in an increasingly competitive contest. He was a guest at Thursday’s taping of this weekend’s “Iowa[Read More…]
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Study: Marijuana Genetics Often Mislabeled
Nova Scotia, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. Strains of cannabis sativa and cannabis indica possess relatively few significant genetic differences and are often mislabeled by breeders, according to an evaluation of marijuana taxonomy published online in the journal PLOS ONE. Investigators from the University of Manitoba, the University of British Columbia, and[Read More…]
Legal Marijuana States Collect Over $200 Million In New Tax Revenue
Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. Taxes on the legal production and sale of cannabis in the states of Colorado and Washington have yielded over $200 million in new revenue since going into effect in 2014, an assessment by The Huffington Post reports. Retails sales of cannabis began in Colorado on January[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Kirk: SBA Makes Federal Relief Available for Illinois Small Businesses Impacted by Severe Summer Storms
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced today that President Obama has issued a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Declaration for Grundy and Iroquois Counties, which will allow residents and businesses in the region severely impacted by severe storms, flooding, and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Warns Prospective Students About Deceptive For-Profit Colleges
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2015. As a new school year begins, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today warned prospective students about the perils of for-profit colleges and called on the U.S. Department of Education to use its full authority to end abusive practices and improve student outcomes. While for-profit colleges enroll[Read More…]
NFL Statement on Decision to Courts Decision to Nullify Tom Brady Suspension
NFL to appeal ruling NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2015. Statement from Commissioner Roger Goodell: We are grateful to Judge Berman for hearing this matter, but respectfully disagree with today’s decision. We will appeal today’s ruling in order to uphold the collectively bargained responsibility to protect the integrity of the game. The[Read More…]
Americans for Safe Access Medical Marijuana Workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Tuesday, September 8
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)– September 3, 2015. Americans for Safe Access will host a series of Medical Marijuana Workshops at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The topic of this[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Host Medical Cannabis Education Association Meeting on Sunday, September 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the Medical Cannabis Education Association meeting on Sunday, September 6 at noon in Classroom 1. This month’s topics will be: Appetite stimulation, and State & Federal bills. The meeting is free and[Read More…]
Illinois House Overrides Governor’s Veto of the Heroin Crisis Bill in a Step toward Rebuilding Illinois’ Failed System
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2015. In a vote of 105-5, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to override Governor Rauner’s amendatory veto of HB1, the Heroin Crisis Bill, which was filed in response to the growing problem of opioid overdose and addiction in Illinois. The bill had previously passed unanimously in[Read More…]
What’s Your Story? Professional Women’s Network Smart Chick’s Event Features Four Amazing Authors
(Graphic Supplied) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What Is Your Story? An accomplished panel of published authors will discuss how they found their story at the annual Professional Women’s Network Smart Chicks Luncheon to be held Thursday, Oct. 8 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at Balagios, 17501 Dixie Highway, Homewood, Ill. Smart Chick panelists include Sara Eckel,[Read More…]
