A Senate committee led by a member of the state’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee voted against a bill Wednesday that would have had big effects on people who use weed. Seven of the nine bills that would change South Dakota’s medical cannabis laws are still alive in Pierre. These include bills to raise the cost...
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Rawlins City Council Greenlights Contract with Cheyenne Housing Authority
In a meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Rawlins City Council gave their approval to a local agent administrative contract with the Cheyenne Housing Authority. The city of Rawlins has partnered with the Cheyenne Housing Authority (CHA) to provide Section 8 Housing assistance to community members. According to the agenda, the City of Rawlins...
Cheyenne City to Invest Around $10 Million in Recreation Facilities
The city of Cheyenne is putting almost $10 million into two different projects to build leisure centers. It will cost about $5 million for the City Council to buy the BEAST building from the BEAST Foundation and to build a gymnastics center at the Ice and Events Center, which is owned by the city. Andrew...
Minneapolis City Council Signals Support for Ceasefire Resolution Approval
In a decisive 9-3 vote, the Minneapolis City Council has expressed its approval by passing a ceasefire resolution. This resolution calls for an end to U.S. aid to Israel. On Tuesday, the resolution underwent eight amendments in the presence of a crowd limited by capacity restrictions. The attendees included supporters of Palestinian rights and local...
Mystery Deepens Over Kansas City Men Found Dead in Friend’s Frozen Backyard
According to Jordan Willis’s lawyer, on January 7, his client had four friends over to watch the Kansas City Chiefs win a football game on TV. After the game, Willis said goodbye to his guests and went to sleep. Sometime later, three of those men died in the garden in the cold without Willis knowing....
SNAP Income Limits in Some US Cities
“Financial Assistance Program Supports Low-Income Families in the United States” Millions of people in the United States rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a crucial source of financial assistance each month. Amidst the increasing cost of living, individuals and families with low incomes heavily depend on SNAP payments to afford food for...
99 Years Ago Today, A Total Solar Eclipse Split A Major U.S. City
In just 75 days, an extraordinary event will take place in North America. A total solar eclipse will cast a rare darkness upon parts of 15 U.S. states, as well as sections of Mexico and Canada. This phenomenon will occur during the day, captivating the attention of many. In a significant event that took place...
DOD Takes Aim at ‘Forever Chemicals’ Again Around Michigan Military Base
Two additional groundwater treatment systems will be installed at a former Michigan military base by the U.S. Department of Defense. The purpose is to address the contamination caused by “forever chemicals,” as announced by U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s office on Friday. According to environmentalists, the implementation of these systems will play a crucial role in...
Governor Whitmer’s Initiative $5,000 Caregiver Tax Credit for Michigan Families
In her upcoming State of the State Address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has announced that she will be presenting a proposal to offer tax relief for caregivers in Michigan. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a new plan called the “Caring for MI Family Tax Credit” that aims to offer tax relief to numerous families...
A Man From Delta County Charged in Weekend Shooting
A man from Delta County was brought before Delta County District Court on Monday afternoon for reportedly shooting another man in the Flat Rock area over the weekend. A man named Jacob Chronick, 28, residing at 8311 County Road 416 J Road in Cornell, has been charged with assault with intent to do great bodily...