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Mass. guv's pot pardons could help thousands: Maura Healey wants to absolve all simple marijuana possession convictions.
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Massachusetts to pardon ‘hundreds of thousands’ with marijuana charges: Governor Maura Healey announces plans to pardon all simple marijuana possession charges ...
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Governor’s Council on board with Gov. Maura Healey’s pot possession pardon plan: A plan from Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to pardon cannabis possession ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/13/governors-council-on-board-with-gov-maura-healeys-pot-possession-pardon-plan/
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Mass. guv's pot pardons could help thousands: Maura Healey wants to absolve all simple marijuana possession convictions.
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Massachusetts to pardon ‘hundreds of thousands’ with marijuana charges: Governor Maura Healey announces plans to pardon all simple marijuana possession charges ...
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Governor’s Council on board with Gov. Maura Healey’s pot possession pardon plan: A plan from Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to pardon cannabis possession ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/13/governors-council-on-board-with-gov-maura-healeys-pot-possession-pardon-plan/
Healey to seek pardons for years of marijuana convictions: People briefed on the first-term Democrat’s plans previously told the Globe that she would seek ...
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Gov. Maura Healey looks to pardon misdemeanor cannabis possession convictions: Gov. Maura Healey asked a group of elected officials to approve a plan that would ...
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Massachusetts governor to pardon those convicted of misdemeanor cannabis possession
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Massachusetts governor seeks pardons for marijuana possession offenses: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on Wednesday announced she was seeking to pardon ...
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Healey to announce pardons for marijuana possession convictions: The governor will announce plans this week to seek pardons for those convicted of simple ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/11/metro/maura-healey-pardons-marijuana-possession-massachusetts/
Gov. Healey says ‘no’ plan to fire transportation secretary after border toll scandal
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Quick Glance: Spilka, Healey React to Proposed Border Tolls for Drivers Entering Mass.
- Transportation Secretary Tibbits-Nutt discusses potential border tolls and increasing transportation revenue.
- Spilka expresses openness to border tolls and suggests tolls should be considered for other areas of the state.
- Governor Healey supports the transportation secretary but opposes the idea of implementing tolls at Massachusetts borders.
- Transportation financing has been a long-standing issue in government, with Healey's new initiative adding to the ongoing research.
Battenfeld: Democratic pols must do more now to stop Jewish hate and protect students
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Shelter dollars ‘close to running out’ as funding bill sits on Beacon Hill, Gov. Healey says
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/shelter-dollars-close-to-running-out-as-funding-bill-sits-on-beacon-hill-gov-healey-says/
Battenfeld: Healey delivers rebuke to transportation czar, saying no to new tolls on the border
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/battenfeld-healey-delivers-rebuke-to-transportation-czar-saying-no-to-new-tolls-on-the-border/
Mass. House passes $58B state budget after rejecting Republican shelter reforms: The Massachusetts House passed a $58 billion budget Friday after rejecting a ...
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Paid articlePaid Lucas: Democrats need to listen to voters on immigration: Recent polls are telling Gov. Maura Healey and the political establishment in Massachusetts that the ...
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No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
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Mass. Legislature approves $426M shelter bill that caps stays at nine months: Beacon Hill legislators were close to sending Gov. Healey a $426 million shelter ...
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Pope Francis invites Gov. Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu and other Bay State leaders to speak at Vatican Climate Summit
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Gov. Healey says state seeking $20M grant for child care, job training in Western Mass.
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/gov-healey-says-state-seeking-20m-grant-for-child-care-job-training-in-western-mass/
Lucas: Fighting words: Healey’s war on Trump won’t win Bay State any favors: Gov. Maura Healey’s unrelenting criticism of Donald Trump could come back to haunt ...
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Eliza Hittman Sets Fourth Feature with MOTHERLOVE: Emerging as one of the great directors of the sensitives and complexities of youth with her three features ...
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Beacon Hill Democrats reach deal on spending bill that could include millions for shelters
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Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
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Lawmakers slam Gov. Maura Healey’s ‘covert operation’ to move migrants around Massachusetts
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Poll: On migrant crisis, Mass. voters blame federal government: The new survey comes on the backdrop of a close presidential election rematch in which ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/metro/massachusetts-voter-poll-immigration-inflation-dominate/
Massachusetts conservatives knock ‘irresponsible spending’ on state-funded shelters
bostonherald.com/2024/04/09/massachusetts-conservatives-knock-irresponsible-spending-on-state-funded-shelters/
Gov. Healey eyeing changes to State Police promotion process as agency faces lawsuits
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Paid articlePaid Massachusetts House files $58B budget that is slightly less than Gov. Healey’s plan
bostonherald.com/2024/04/10/massachusetts-house-files-58b-budget-that-is-slightly-less-than-gov-healeys-plan/
President Biden, Governor Healey slam Trump’s abortion stance: Former president Trump said abortion policies should be left to the states, avoiding a position on ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Why does smoking pot give you the munchies?: The “marijuana munchies,” or the desire for salty, sweet or fatty carb-rich foods when using weed ...
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Building housing at the old Fort Devens seems simple. It isn’t.: An agreement between the three towns that the old Army base straddles is just the first step in ...
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Healey's popular, just not that popular: Gov. Maura Healey has the approval of nearly 60% of voters. But she's no Charlie Baker.
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Lucas: An environmental disaster looms in Albania: If Gov. Healey wants to govern in the age of climate change, it might behoove her, Mayor Wu ...
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Fetterman slams ‘stupidity’ of not legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) slammed the “stupidity” of not legalizing marijuana in ...
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Avallon Mayor Jamilah Habsaoui detained after 70kg of cannabis found in home: Police say they discovered 1kg of cocaine and gold bars at the property in ...
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Bavaria mulls cannabis-free Oktoberfest beer party: Munich's annual event may be declared a drug-free event, even though cannabis is now legal in Germany.
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Germany: Thousands celebrate new cannabis law in Berlin: Bands played as revelers gathered at the Brandenburg Gate for a legal cannabis "Smoke-In" on ...
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Here’s what marijuana researchers have to say about 420 or ‘weed day’: It’s 420, or “weed day,” created to celebrate marijuana. But when it comes to weed’s ...
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Quick Glance: Experts Caution Against Risks of Marijuana Consumption
- The 420 day, also known as 'Weed Day,' is celebrated, but experts warn about the health implications of marijuana consumption.
- While 24 US states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, research raises concerns about the potential harm cannabis can do to the body.
- Studies suggest that marijuana smoke poses health risks, including an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, as well as links to heart issues.
- Despite some medicinal benefits of marijuana, such as reducing seizures in epilepsy, there are warnings about the risks of excessive consumption, especially among adolescents and pregnant women.
Need a way to celebrate 420? Weed recommend these TV shows and movies about stoners
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Former Mass. Gov. Michael Dukakis celebrated at Northeastern U.: Dukakis is now the Distinguished Professor of Political Science Emeritus at Northeastern ...
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We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students: Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday reassured Chinese students in Shanghai that they did not ...
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'Zombie' drug xylazine found in cannabis THC vapes in UK: Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.
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Steward hospital crisis has no end in sight: Mass General Brigham hasn’t tipped its hand, at least not publicly, and Governor Maura Healey hasn’t said much other ...
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Is Beacon Hill finally ready to tackle the fiscal headache that is the MBTA? : Lawmakers are proposing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the next ...
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Come Dine With Me winners part of cannabis import plot gang: Members of a gang to import cannabis were foiled after reports of a theft, police say.
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Pennsylvania primaries 2024: Live results and analysis: 538 analysts live-blog the April 23 Pennsylvania primaries, which will set up general elections for ...
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Governor Healey pressed to facilitate deal to reopen Steward's Norwood Hospital: Representative John H. Rogers filed a budget amendment calling on the ...
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Archibald: The genie is out of the bong in Alabama: Maybe it’s time for Alabama to legalize the good $#@%.
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Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization: Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows ...
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150 cannabis plants discovered after raid in Chorley: Police had attended an incident in Avondale Road in the early morning hours.
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Police seize 248 cannabis plants on Tunstall High Street: Staffordshire Police have made two arrests
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16-year-old girl among 67 people nabbed for suspected drug offences: CNB: The drugs seized have an estimated street value of $62,000.
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Men found in Pontypool café with cannabis plants worth £197k: Men found in Pontypool town centre café with cannabis plants worth £197,000
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'You are lucky you did not kill somebody. You need to start growing up': Shane Oliver has been jailed
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Van driver was over drug-drive limit, speeding and texting before he killed man: Aidan Lee has been jailed for six years
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Abbey Lane drugs raid: Man arrested and nearly £150,000 worth of drugs seized by Sheffield police
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Ex-PNE footballer and father of Rebekah Vardy's child is jailed over cannabis factory
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Man stabbed in drug dispute: defendant acquitted: In Neubrandenburg, a man was stabbed to death on the street. The knife attacker was previously threatened with ...
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Police on the scene of cannabis cultivation at former Paisley pub: Neighbours of the building described a strong aroma emanating from the area.
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California and cannabis: the dark side of legalization: The black market is thriving in the desert behind Los Angeles. Police officers like Sergeant Derek Stokes ...
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4/20 Events: A Holiday for Weed Fans, Complete With Corporate Sponsors: With the legalization of marijuana in New York, celebrations of “4/20” have gone ...
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Seven charged in fatal shooting, robbery at Oklahoma medical marijuana grow: The investigation into the Jan. 7 fatal shooting is ongoing and could result in more ...
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A Guide To Black-Women-Owned Cannabis Businesses: From infused dinners to conferences and activism work, these are the queens bringing color and creativity to ...
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Wilnsdorf: Apartment used as a marijuana bunker - Earned 230,000 euros from drug trafficking?
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Burslem cannabis factory rumbled after police called to 'break-in': Staffordshire Police found 60 plants at the scene
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Man arrested following Stonehouse cannabis farm discovery: A MAN has been charged in connection with the discovery of a cannabis farm at a property in Stonehouse ...
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Learner driver had cannabis in his system: A driving lesson hit the skids for a learner after he was found to have cannabis in his system.
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Newport: Drug driving dealer had nearly 2kg of cannabis: Drug driving dealer caught with nearly 2kg of cannabis and £4,250 cash
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Customs in the Esslingen district intercepts the package - Unknown wanted to order 1.6 kilograms of marijuana
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Hagen: Smoking weed at the sports field? What the Law Says: A woman holds a joint in her hand.
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Plans to convert abandoned Doncaster bar used as £800,000 cannabis factory into flats
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Pa. House panel hears lessons learned about pot legalization in other states, Canada
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Moment police swoop on 'drug dealers' as they queued at McDonald's drive-thru: Dramatic body-cam footage shows the moment police swooped at a McDonald's ...
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Lemon-Scented Marijuana Compound Reduces Weed’s ‘Paranoia’ Effect: The molecule that gives cannabis its citrusy smell can make THC less anxiety-inducing
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Tag for Blantyre man caught with close to a kilo of cannabis in Motherwell: Pirrie admitted being concerned in the supply of the cannabis in Arran Road ...
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21-year-old forgets bag full of drugs and is reported to the police: A 21-year-old forgot a bag full of drugs in a hotel in the Main-Kinzig district - and ended ...
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Nelson home owner bypassed electricity for cannabis farm: POLICE who entered a house because of concerns about the electricity meter being bypassed discovered a ...
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Isle of Wight court hears police raid results in cannabis wrap find: An Isle of Wight man is addressing drugs and alcohol issues court told.
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New horror movie featuring Midnight Mass, Scream, and Fear the Walking Dead stars teases a bloody, cannabis-themed nightmare in first trailer
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Mannheim - Drug dealer has to go to prison for several years: At the Mannheim regional court, a 33-year-old was sentenced to several years in prison for drug ...
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Texas man accused of bringing a firearm and drugs to Pittsburgh International Airport
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Michigan cannabis lab CEO says hidden substances could taint vape pens, edibles: Substances, like MCT oil and pesticides, were found in vape pens and edibles ...
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Nördlingen: Man hides around 30 marijuana plants in urban garden: Because he is afraid of being searched, a 27-year-old drives his e-scooter to pick up marijuana ...
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Whitehaven drug-driver got behind wheel because dog had been run over: Drug-driver got behind wheel because dog had been run over
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