Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director On Friday, April 5th, Governor Steve Beshear of Kentucky stated that he will let Kentucky’s industrial hemp measure become law without his signature. Gov. Beshear had expressed concerns that marijuana growers could hide their illegal growing operations with hemp plants.[Read More…]
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Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana Introduced in Alabama
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Many traditionally write off the Southern United States as an area dead to cannabis law reform, but one Representative is behind a new effort that can change all of that. This week, Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) has introduced House Bill[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, April 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. President Obama May Include Cuts to Social Security COLA in Budget Proposal Press reports indicate that President Obama will include cuts to Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLAs) and Medicare in his budget proposal next Wednesday http://nyti.ms/14T0YSY. The President will reportedly propose the use of[Read More…]
Texas A&M Rejects Student Group Discrimination
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the decision of Texas A&M Student Body President John L. Claybrook to veto a bill that would have allowed discrimination against on-campus LGBT organizations. The proposal would have allowed[Read More…]
A Majority of U.S. Senators Back Marriage Equality
Donnelly, Heitkamp latest to put support behind marriage for gay and lesbian couples Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today two more United States Senators publicly endorsed marriage rights for same-sex couples, following a groundswell of support in recent weeks. With announcements from Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today, the total number[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Works to Increase Illinois Agricultural Exports During Trade Mission to Mexico
Mexico is Illinois’ Third Largest Agricultural Customer MEXICO CITY–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Speaking to an audience of key leaders and decision-makers, Governor Pat Quinn promoted Illinois agricultural exports during his trade mission to Mexico – already one of the state’s biggest agricultural customers. The governor’s trade mission is part of his[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Makes Comprehensive & Inclusive Immigration Reform Organizational Priority
Public education effort aimed at LGBT Americans Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- As part of an ongoing effort in support of comprehensive immigration reform that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) immigrants and their families, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, released a statement of principles entitled Comprehensive[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, April 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Capt. James Michael Steel, 29, of Tampa, Fla., died April 3 in the crash of an F-16 near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron,[Read More…]
HRC to Rutgers: Fire Coach Rice
Rutgers’ basketball coach berates players with homophobic slurs, should be terminated immediately Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Late Tuesday evening, video footage was released showing Rutgers University men’s basketball coach Mike Rice berating his players, using homophobic slurs as a means of intimidation and ridicule. Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at Easter Prayer Breakfast
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013 – 9:28 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for being here today. And welcome to the White House, and a belated happy Easter — this time of the year when we celebrate renewal and we reflect on the faith that brings us together.[Read More…]
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