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WASHINGTON – Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, released the following video to celebrate National Small Business Week. Look here. Mr. Ernst is leading a bipartisan resolution to recognize the significant contributions of small businesses across our nation. Read the resolution here. “America’s small businesses are hurting under the Biden administration.” said ranking member Ernst. “I’m proud to celebrate Main Street’s tireless resilience in the face of ongoing cost and regulatory challenges. I will always fight to support American entrepreneurs and jobs!” background: Ranking member Ernst has been working for many years on: Improved…

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is set to take a historic step toward loosening federal regulations on cannabis, soon to announce interim rules that will reclassify cannabis for the first time since the Controlled Substances Act was enacted more than 50 years ago. Four people involved said that. The decision was told to NBC News.The Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to approve a Department of Health and Human Services opinion that marijuana should be reclassified from the strictest Schedule I to the less strict Schedule III, allowing the U.S. government to reduce marijuana’s potential medical benefits. You will be the…

Voters enter Martin Luther King Jr. Charter Elementary School in New Orleans to vote in the 2022 election. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Gerald Herbert/AP Voters enter Martin Luther King Jr. Charter Elementary School in New Orleans to vote in the 2022 election. Gerald Herbert/AP A federal court has blocked Louisiana from using the state’s new congressional map for this year’s elections, a new twist in the state’s long redistricting battle over the rights of Black voters. The legal battle will help determine the balance of power in the next Congress, with the Supreme Court ruling on key remaining…

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Tuesday that limits the ability of some Chinese nationals to buy land in the state.The bill, SB420, mirrors legislation already signed into law in many other states. It prohibits Chinese “agents” from purchasing agricultural land or commercial land near military installations in Georgia.Democratic members of the state Legislature have slammed SB420 as discriminatory, but at a bill signing ceremony in the southern city of Valdosta, the Republican governor touted it as a national security measure.”We cannot allow foreign adversaries to take control of something as important to our survival as our…

Disney parks are very popular places, but unfortunately, not everyone can visit them whenever they want. For those of us who may need an injection of a little pixie dust to feel like we’re at the parks, live streaming from Disneyland and Walt Disney World has become a popular pastime, and YouTube and other platforms may even be a business possibility for some. But it looks like the Happiest Place on Earth is trying to crack down on the process, at least in a friendly way.A Disneyland fan recently posted on the r/Disneyland subreddit that after live-streaming from the world-famous…

The 2024 NFL Draft weekend was a productive one for Confefence USA. Especially for the UTEP minors, he was a historic draft where they had not one, but two selections. A total of three players from Conference USA schools had their names called. With these three selections, CUSA has had 62 players selected in the NFL Draft since 2016. Here are the important things to know about the newest talent in the Conference USA NFL.Related: Mountain West Conference 2024 NFL Draft RecapMalachi Coley (Western Kentucky WR) – New York Jets, 65th overallCorey spent all four of his collegiate seasons at…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department’s proposal would allow medical uses for marijuana, but would not legalize recreational use.The proposal would move marijuana from the “Schedule I” group to the less regulated “Schedule III.”So what does that mean and what are the implications?What has actually changed? What happens next?Technically nothing yet. The proposal must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, followed by a public comment period and review by an administrative judge, a potentially lengthy process.Still, the switch is considered a…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department’s proposal would allow medical uses for marijuana, but would not legalize recreational use.The proposal would move marijuana from the “Schedule I” group to the less regulated “Schedule III.”So what does that mean and what are the implications?What has actually changed? What happens next?Technically nothing yet. The proposal must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, followed by a public comment period and review by an administrative judge, a potentially lengthy process.Still, the switch is considered…

WASHINGTON (AP) — US Drug Enforcement Administration Moving towards reclassification marijuana As a low-risk drug. The Department of Justice’s proposal: medical uses of cannabisHowever, recreational use is not legalized. The proposal would move marijuana from the “Schedule I” group to the less regulated “Schedule III.”So what does that mean and what are the implications? What has actually changed? What happens next?Technically nothing yet.of suggestion After being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, it must go through a public comment period and review by an administrative judge, a potentially lengthy process. Still, the switch is considered a…

CMU Tech is pleased to announce a Job Signing Day event scheduled for May 1 at 5:30 p.m. This event celebrates student accomplishments and the fruitful partnerships between CMU and various industry leaders. This semester, CMU is proud to recognize 53 students who have secured jobs in their chosen fields. To commemorate their accomplishments, 21 students and their respective employers will come together to publicly sign a Letter of Intent. Many of our soon-to-be graduates have already found employment before joining us this May. The event is also an opportunity to celebrate the hard work that goes into ensuring students…