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marijuana legalization

Coverage of marijuana legalization in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 28 · 12:30 UTCMost recent: Jun 9 · 22:10 UTC
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  • CRIMEJun 9 · 22:10 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    City Council committee backs crackdown on selling pot near schools, parks

    A City Council committee approved a crackdown on marijuana sales within 1,000 feet of schools and parks, with Ald. Gilbert Villegas adjusting penalties to address concerns about disproportionate enforcement. The move aims to combat black-market cannabis sales near public spaces, which officials attribute to high state taxes and weak state-level disciplinary measures for illegal sales.

  • POLITICSApr 28 · 12:30 UTCTHE HILL
    Trump is stepping carefully into the weeds of marijuana legalization

    Donald Trump acknowledged the complexity of marijuana legalization and expressed concerns about its broader societal impact. He described the issue as a 'very complicated subject' and emphasized the need for careful consideration.