“Harris unveils new proposals targeting Black men as she looks to shore up Democratic coalition” CNN
Amid the ongoing national issues, Vice President Kamala Harris introduced new initiatives on Monday aimed at addressing the needs of Black men as she works to bolster her coalition in anticipation of the upcoming Election Day.
Legalizing Cannabis
The proposal aims to provide Black men “with the tools to achieve financial freedom, lower costs to better provide for themselves and their families, and protect their rights,” according to a release by the campaign.
Part of the proposal includes providing one million loans that are fully forgivable up to $20,000 to Black entrepreneurs and others to start a business. According to the campaign, the loans would be provided through a new partnership between the Small Business Administration and some lenders and banks.
Harris is also calling for creating and investing in programs that help expand pathways for job opportunities for Black men, including promoting apprenticeships, strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and investing in more Black male teachers.
On the campaign trail, Harris has said she will cut college degree requirements for certain federal jobs if elected president.
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Think National Legalization Will Save You?
No soup for you says the Michigan Court of Appeals. Back to the public health code you go.
Court of Appeals Opinion
Because we conclude the MRTMA provides no such proscription,we affirm the trial court’s denial of the motion to dismiss, and the case is remanded to the circuit court for trial on felony charges.
If you want to know more read the opinion here, otherwise just call our office if you get in the same sticky situation.
STATE OF MICHIGAN v JULIA KATHLEEN SOTO – MRTMA – COA 20241007_c370138_23_370138.opn
Exactly how many people are locked up for weed?
“The best we can do is an educated guess.”
Here is some interesting related info
The report entitled Weighing the Impact of Simple Possession of Marijuana: Trends and Sentencing in the Federal System updates a 2016. ” As of January 2022, no offenders sentenced solely for simple possession of marijuana remained in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.”
(One might assume not many people get arrested for “Simple Posession” by the Feds).
Note: This article provides a general overview and does not substitute for legal advice. Anyone charged with an offense should consult an attorney for specific legal guidance. Don’t forget the internet is full of “Misinformation”
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