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In 2024, the cannabis landscape in the United States experienced some developments, though federal legalization or removal from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) did not occur under the Biden administration, though that was promised to voters on a regular basis. “No one should be in jail for cannabis possession” was the refrain repeated by President Joe Biden , beginning with his March 2024 State of the Union — the first time marijuana was ever mentioned in such an illustrious political setting — all the way up to his mid-December 2024 commutation of 1500 people including a relatively small number of cannabis offenders. Federal Rescheduling? Delay And More Delay The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated a review to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the CSA. This move, following August 2023 Biden-directed recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, could have represented a historic shift in federal cannabis policy. But alas, it was never finalized. The move would have alleviate challenges related to taxation and research restrictions faced by the industry under the ongoing federal restrictions. Congress, Where Are You? Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), longtime cannabis reform advocate, said in a mid-December C-Span interview that Congress seems to be "trapped in time." "My work on cannabis legalization and working to end the failed war on drugs is one of my greatest areas of satisfaction and one of my greatest disappointments," said Blumenauer who has been involved in cannabis reform since 1973 when he was an Oregon state legislator. The incoming GOP-led Congress, at least so far, has not prioritized cannabis reform, thus diminishing prospects for supportive legislation. Read Also: Guns And Cannabis Don’t Mix In Kentucky: Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect On New Year’s Day But There Were State-Level Legalization Initiatives Several states presented cannabis-related measures during the November 2024 elections with mixed outcomes. Nebraska: Voters approved the legalization of medical cannabis , marking a significant policy change in a state where cannabis was previously entirely illegal. Florida: A well-funded campaign to legalize recreational marijuana failed to achieve the required 60% supermajority, despite substantial financial backing and public support. North Dakota and South Dakota: Both states rejected measures to legalize recreational marijuana, reflecting ongoing resistance in certain regions. How Did Market Dynamics Fair? The cannabis market faced economic challenges throughout 2024, with many U.S. and Canadian companies experiencing significant stock price declines . Factors contributing to this downturn included regulatory uncertainties, taxation issues and competition from rampant illicit markets. Notably, AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF MSOS experienced a challenging 2024, with its stock price declining by approximately 48%, noted Benzinga PRO , indicating broader market struggles including the aforementioned regulatory challenges. Public Perception And Usage – Some Positive News Marijuana’s popularity continued to rise, with daily users in the U.S. surpassing alcohol consumers . This shift is attributed to changing legal statuses, increased public awareness of marijuana’s health benefits and the general acceptance of marijuana as a benign substance, the consumption of which has never resulted in any reported deaths. Now we just need a bit more support for rescheduling and maybe even legalization. Now Read: Trump Is First ‘Republican President’ With A Pathway To Cannabis Reform, Says Former Adviser Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.SentinelOne Revenue Beat, Guidance Underwhelms. Shares Fall.Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts. All parent Cassie Thomas was told beforehand was that she might want to brush her hair and teeth because there was going to be a special visitor. But she was stunned when Swift, fresh off her Eras Tour and one day before her 35th birthday, walked into her son's room on Thursday at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. “No rumors. Like, we literally had absolutely no idea this was happening,” Thomas recalled. Her 13-year-old son, Beckett Thomas, is a cancer patient and a fan of Swift's Kansas City Chiefs tight-end boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Beckett uses a 3D printer to make earrings bearing his and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' names, walking around the hospital unit selling them to nurses. Now, Swift has a pair as well. “She was amazing,” Beckett's mom said. “So down to earth.” Another patient told Swift that her favorite song was “Love Story" and they later discussed the song “Paper Rings,” in which Swift sings, “I'd marry you with paper rings.” When their conversation veered to discussion of San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, whose team played the Chiefs in the Super Bowl earlier this year, Swift expressed surprise. “Brock Purdy, What? I mean, I don’t mind Brock Purdy.” Swift said, then continued: “He put me through a lot last February.” Asked before the Super Bowl whether he was prepared to disappoint Swift, Purdy responded: “Yes.” The game ended with Mahomes rallying the Chiefs to their second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over the 49ers in overtime. “I was very stressed for a second but it all ended up fine,” Swift told the girl, their recorded conversation posted online. The girl then chimed in: “I like Travis now.” Swift responded with: “Me too. That’s an absolute yes on that one." There is no word on whether Swift will be in the stands when the Chiefs play the Browns on Sunday in Kelce’s hometown of Cleveland.
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SOUTH PORTLAND — Central Maine Community College sophomore Ella Lavigne set a new program record for point in a game in the women’s basketball team’s 105-70 victory over rival Southern Maine Community College on Thursday. Lavigne scored 48 points, which surpasses Lewiston High School graduate Lynn Girouard’s previous record of 45 points. Lavigne shot 20 of 29 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and made 4 of 5 free throws. She also grabbed seven rebounds and had six steals. Three other Mustangs (12-0, 5-0 YSCC) scored in double figures: Ava Smith had 19 (and 11 rebounds), Hunter Hartsgrove 16 and Edward Little graduate Jenny Chaput finished with 10 points. Ashley Mullen led the SeaWolves (4-6, 2-3) with 28 points. MEN’S BASKETBALL CMCC 62, SMCC 61: Will Duke scored on a layup with one second remaining to help the Mustangs (9-6, 6-1 YSCC) avoid being upset by the winless SeaWolves (0-11, 0-6) in South Portland. Duke finished with nine points. Ben Francis came off the bench to score a team-high 15 points for Central Maine Community College, and Khaden Moore finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. Southern Maine CC’s Charlie Houghton, a former Dirigo standout and 2023 Sun Journal Player of the Year , led all scorers with 24 points. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve. Please sign into your Sun Journal account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe . Questions? Please see our FAQs . Your commenting screen name has been updated. Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous
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Measures include fines up to $10,000, and up to six months in prison for people who repeatedly use illegal drugs in parks and public spaces. The move follows requests from a number of Ontario mayors calling for the legal tools to crack down on encampments. London Mayor Josh Morgan said he wants to make sure there’s a plan in place to get people help when they’re moved from encampments, but the new laws are necessary to deal with a growing concern. “What I see here is the premier carving out a number of things. I look toward continued investment for creating spaces for people to come indoors is absolutely necessary. And continuing to find pathways to treatment and recovery. But allowing us some tools to deal with open drug use. It’s absolutely something that has to be dealt with,” said Morgan. Sarah Campbell, executive director of Ark Aid Street Mission, on Dec. 13, 2024. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London) Some who work on the front lines of the homelessness and addictions crisis say the plan effectively criminalizes people for being unhoused and sets monetary penalties with little chance of actually being able to collect. Sarah Campbell, the executive director of the Ark Aid Street Mission, said supports have to be in place before making arrests and removing people from encampments. “I lament public drug use,” exclaimed Campbell. “It’s a problem for our communities. And at the same time, until we have pathways to care and support, I think it’s very short-sighted. And I also think that the language around how we’re calling out addicts who are outside versus addicts who are inside is marginalizing and really setting up a system of oppression,” Campbell said. The Ford government also says it will invest more than $75 million into homelessness prevention, including money for affordable housing and expanding shelter capacity. 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Michigan commit Bryce Underwood makes feelings clear after win over Ohio StateWith a new year ahead and the holiday fanfare behind, this is a great time to set money goals, especially if you recently spent a lot on gifts and travel and want to get your finances in shape. You’d be in good company, too — according to a January 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, of the 30% of Americans who made at least one New Year’s resolution, 61% had a goal that was money-related. Right now, you may be highly motivated to solve every single one of your money issues in the next few months, but daily life is guaranteed to get in the way. Your financial to-do list, once so full of promise, can eventually get stuffed in the back of a drawer while you manage more pressing matters. The vast majority of New Year’s resolutions go unfulfilled. So how can you improve your odds of success? It comes down to accepting that you won’t have the time or energy to complete every task to perfection. Creating a system where you can prioritize, plan ahead and hold yourself accountable can help. Many start by setting a goal to trim frivolous costs, which can certainly be helpful, but there are other ways to make a big difference. Taylor Schult — a certified financial planner and founder of Define Financial, an advisory firm in San Diego — recommends starting with a few overlooked financial tasks. Freezing your credit is a quick, easy way to guard yourself against identity theft. It’s free to do, and you can temporarily lift the freeze when you’re applying for a loan or credit card. Schulte also suggests looking into umbrella insurance , which offers additional coverage beyond what your auto, homeowners and other insurance policies provide. This coverage can spare you from massive out-of-pocket costs in the event you get sued. Basic estate planning, including creating a will, is another thing to put high on your list. Putting off this task can create a major headache for your loved ones if something happens to you unexpectedly. “I know it’s a pain point and it’s often kicked down the road,” Schulte says. Paying attention to your spending is always important, but don’t neglect taking steps to protect your money, yourself and your loved ones. So many money goals are born out of social pressure. You “should” want to save up to own a home, even if you’re happily renting. You “should” sacrifice short-term needs and wants to stash away as much as possible for retirement, even though it leaves you feeling deprived. But money goals should be tied to the things that matter most to you. If they aren’t, you’ll quickly lose interest. “If you don’t know what goals to choose, go back to your values and have them guide the goals you set,” says Eric Roberge, a certified financial planner and founder of Beyond Your Hammock, a financial advisory firm in Boston. More from this section You can combine goal-setting with a little planning, so expenses are less likely to creep up on you throughout the year. Think about what expected costs will be coming up in the next six to 12 months, like recurring bills, vacations, anticipated home or car repairs, and other expenses. This approach allows you to set money aside each month to put toward planned costs, as well as longer-term goals. Forgetting your goals can be far too easy, so to make something stick, write it down . It can be as simple as a handwritten list you keep on the fridge, or online calendar reminders that will nudge you every so often. For time-sensitive goals, set deadlines. One tactic is to make multiple lists based on what you need to complete within the next week, month or three months. As time passes and you check off items, you can update the list. Enlist others’ help, too. Weekly or monthly household money meetings are useful if you’re completing financial tasks as a group. Or share your goals with a trusted friend or family member who can serve as an accountability partner. Looping in loved ones can help keep you on track. “We don’t mind letting ourselves down,” Schulte says. “But we hate to let other people down.” It’s easy to get stuck in decision-making mode when trying to pick a high-yield savings account, credit card or possible investments, but eventually, you need to make a good-enough choice . Taking action now can have more of a positive effect on your life than waiting until you’ve painstakingly considered each option. Roberge says that though he’d prefer to optimize every financial decision, he doesn’t because if he did, he wouldn’t get things done. “Everything in moderation is one of the things that I live by,” he says. “Going to extremes in any one thing, at the detriment of other things that are important, doesn’t work long-term.” More From NerdWallet Boost Your Credit Card Rewards This Holiday With a Few Extra Clicks Activating Your Credit Card? Don’t Skip the Mobile Wallet Step Should You Donate Your Points and Miles to Charity? Sara Rathner writes for NerdWallet. Email: srathner@nerdwallet.com . Twitter: @sarakrathner. The article Got Money Goals for the New Year? Stay on Track With These Tips originally appeared on NerdWallet.Mexico shares higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.98%