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Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry

Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S.
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The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket

The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Drug seizures soared in the West African Sahel region according to figures released Friday in a new U.N. report, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential route for drug trafficking.
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Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses

Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will use a lottery system to award an initial round of licenses to businesses competing to participate in the state's startup medical cannabis program, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday.
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What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget

What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget

TORONTO — The federal budget tabled on Tuesday introduced $53 billion in new spending, but not everyone got what they were looking for. Here's a look at some of the measures not included in the Liberals government's fiscal plans.
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Senator's son pleads not guilty to charges from crash that killed North Dakota sheriff's deputy

Senator's son pleads not guilty to charges from crash that killed North Dakota sheriff's deputy

WASHBURN, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to homicide and other charges in connection with a Dec. 6 crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff's deputy.
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Editorial Roundup: Minnesota

Minneapolis Star Tribune. April 12, 2024. Editorial: Make smart changes to Minnesota marijuana laws Lawmakers should keep working on improvements to legislation legalizing cannabis.
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Editorial Roundup: Alabama

Decatur Daily. April 13, 2024. Editorial: Medical marijuana goes back to square one Medical marijuana is legal in some form in 38 states, and recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states. Yet somehow Alabama can’t do what most other states have done.
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No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens

BERLIN (AP) — You can get drunk at Bavaria's world-famous Oktoberfest, but don't get high.
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Bill meant to improve math skills passes as Kentucky lawmakers reach end of legislative session

Bill meant to improve math skills passes as Kentucky lawmakers reach end of legislative session

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation aimed at improving the math skills of Kentucky students won final passage Monday as lawmakers considered the final stacks of bills before concluding this year's legislative session.
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Hochul announces budget outline as lawmakers continue to hash out details

Hochul announces budget outline as lawmakers continue to hash out details

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the framework of a $237 billion budget that includes broad plans to drive new housing construction, address the influx of migrants and crack down on illegal marijuana shops .
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