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Tennessee Senate Government Operations Committee recently approved a bill to legalize medical cannabis (h/t Marijuana Moment). The bill, promoted by Sen. Janice Bowling, was moved further to the Judiciary Committee. It proposes enabling patients with certain conditions to own and buy cannabis from licensed dispensaries. The legislation doesn’t support cannabis vaping, smoking, or cannabis-infused edibles. “We should not be making criminals out of people who need help with their health treatment, “ Bowling said. The bill also recommends a 9% sales tax on cannabis products, enabling loca...

Listening back 2020: Oregon recordings from a fraught year Spotlighting a last batch of 2020 Oregon recordings I know the last thing many of us want to do is revisit 2020. But we can’t let it slip away without spotlighting one final batch of musical recommendations gleaned from the many recordings Oregon musicians released last year. Some explicitly respond to the crises that plagued what ArtsWatch’s Bob Hicks calls “The Year That Should Not Speak Its Name.” Others were made earlier and released last year. Whether soothing or invigorating, they’re all worth hearing even after the ye...

Over objections from Republicans, lawmakers are moving forward with expanding a tax credit for low-income working Marylanders so that non-citizens can benefit.

By Katie Brown February 9, 2021 Jon, Cat and Eric Odom rarely stand still in their Chatom hardware store. They stop long enough to pose near the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which are tax free statewide during the fourth weekend of February. Before and after weather emergencies, the store is a lifeline for the community. (Nancy King Dennis/Alabama Retailer) Since 1938, Andrews Hardware & Seed Store Inc. has served the people of Chatom, the county seat of Washington County. It’s where everyone gets their plumbing supplies, Yeti coolers and drinkware, boots and even bridal gifts. Orig...

He was a titan of Maryland politics for more than four decades. Those who worked, served and admired the late Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller paid their respects Friday. Miller is revered for his friendship, leadership and his unwavering commitment to public service. Miller was brought to the state capitol building for the last time. His casket was carried by troopers who served along with him. The coffin was placed under the capitol dome near the Senate chamber where he presided for decades. A day long socially distanced procession of elected officials , friends and constituents file p...