Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined with 14 of her counterparts from around the country to call on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to rescind harsh new instructions for Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors to seek long sentences for offenders. The attorneys general urged Sessions to adopt data-driven approaches to[Read More…]
Day: May 19, 2017
President’s Weekly Address: On Going Overseas
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Donald Trump reflects on his upcoming, first overseas trip as president, which he describes as ” historic significance for the American people.” The text follows the video: My fellow Americans, This weekend I begin my first trip overseas as president – a trip with historic significance for[Read More…]
John Morrell and Co. Recalls Beef Frank Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- John Morrell and Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 210,606 pounds of ready-to-eat hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef franks items were produced on January[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis Frequently Substituted For Prescription Medications
Kenmore, WA-(ENEWSPF)- Adults often substitute cannabis for the use of prescription medications, according to data published in the Journal of Pain Research. Investigators from the Bastyr University Research Institute assessed the frequency of drug substitution among a self-selected national sample of 2,774 self-identified marijuana consumers. Just under half of respondents (46[Read More…]
Iowa: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding CBD Access
Des Moines, IA-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Terry Branstad signed legislation late last week, House File 524, expanding the pool of patients eligible to possess cannabidiol oils, CBD. The act permits patients with HIV, Crohn’s disease, untreatable pain, and other serious conditions to possess CBD extracts. It also seeks to establish a small number[Read More…]
Vermont: Lawmakers Approve Measure Eliminating Penalties For The Adult Use Of Marijuana
Montpelier, VT-(ENEWSPF)- House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, Senate Bill 22, to eliminate criminal and civil penalties specific to the adult use and possession of marijuana. The measure amends state law so that the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and/or the cultivation of up to two mature[Read More…]
The American Red Cross Encourages Safe Summer Water Activities As Part Of Water Safety Month
The Red Cross continues to celebrate 100 years of water safety instruction. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is highlighting May as Water Safety Month and is encouraging Illinois residents to equip themselves with life-saving skills for summer activities. The American Red Cross’s national water[Read More…]