Americans in 17 states gave President Trump approval ratings of 50 percent or higher for 2018, with people in 16 other states rating him at below 40 percent, according to a new Gallup Poll released Friday. President Trump gained the most approval in states in the South and Mountain West and the least approval in New England […]
Winter Weather Blankets Southern States North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper warned that the state anticipated the storm could cause up to 500,000 power outages. A winter storm unleashed snow and freezing rain on large swath of the southern United States Saturday and threatened to bring treacherous conditions to the East Coast. Approximately 25-M people in […]
President Trump, NKorea’s Chairman Kim to Meet in 2019 President Donald Trump plans to meet NKorean leader Kim Jong Un in the New Year. The United States and NKorea have been discussing a 2nd meeting between their leaders to follow up the Singapore Summit in June and lay the groundwork for ending a nuclear stand-off. […]
President Trump, “I Think We’ll Make a Deal With China on Trade” US President Donald Trump said Friday that he will likely make a deal with China on trade, adding that a lot of progress had been made to resolve the 2 countries’ differences but warning that he still may impose more tariffs on Chinese […]
Medical Marijuana Update It’s been a whipsaw week for Michigan’s unlicensed dispensaries, Oklahoma sees its 1st legal medical marijuana sales, and more. Michigan Michigan Regulators Say More Than 200 Unlicensed Michigan Dispensaries Must Close Down By Wednesday. The state’s Medical Marijuana Licensing Board has approved 14 more dispensary licenses, but some 215 pot businesses that […]
Canada is the World’s Largest Legal Marijuana Marketplace Canada is now the largest country in the world with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland. There is more good news for the Schedule 1 drug’s aficionados: Hours before a handful of retail outlets opened in the country’s easternmost province a […]
US Farmland Values Hit a Record, Trade Issues Notwithstanding $WEAT, $CORN, $SOY We have heard some crop groups that sounded the alarm over US trade disputes, there is 1 measure that shows part of the agricultural economy is still vibrant: U.S. farmland values just rose to a record. Average farmland values nationwide have increased 1.9% […]
Supreme Court: “States Can Tax Amazon Marketplace” $AMZN Thursday, the US Supreme Court ruling will now allow states and local governments to pursue sales taxes on more online transactions. The Big Q: How can states collect it? Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) the world’s largest online retailer already takes in sales taxes in all states that charge them […]
America’s Ungrateful Allies It has been said that when Winston Churchill heard that the United States had been attacked at Pearl Harbor, he said, “Britain is saved.” In actuality, Mr. Churchill wrote of that day in his own account of World War II, “Being saturated and satiated with emotion and sensation, I went to bed […]
California Has Banned State Sponsored Travel to 9 US States The State of California is continuing to ban state-funded travel to places with laws perceived to discriminate against Gay and/or Transgender people, adding Oklahoma as the ban’s 9th state, Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced in a press release Friday. The restrictions on Oklahoma were added […]
High Taxed Blue State’s Triggers Migrations to Low Taxed Red States A provision within President Trump’s new tax law will induce a mass migration from high-tax blue states to low-tax red states, a “change could be good for all the states,” Professors’Art Laffer and Stephen Moore wrote today in the WS-J. Capping the deduction for […]
Using Marijuana in Any Form Makes One a 2nd Class Citizen Marijuana is now legal in 9 states constituting about 20% of the US population, and medical marijuana is recognized in a total of 29 states. That means people in those states can possess and use marijuana without fear of criminal prosecutions, that is if […]
Marijuana Friendly States Seek Meeting with USAG Sessions Treasurers from some marijuana-friendly states have asked for a meeting with US Attorney General Sessions US Marijuana Policy State Treasurers from California, Illinois, Oregon, and Pennsylvania sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions last Thursday seeking a meeting in hopes of resolving conflicts between state and […]
Medical Marijuana Update State legislatures are in session and things are getting busy on the medical marijuana front, from CBD bills in Iowa to employment protection bills in California. California Last Wednesday, a bill that would provide employment protections for medical marijuana patients was filed. Assemblymen Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) and Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) have filed Assembly Bill […]
Mueller Investigation: Illegal ‘Fruit of the Poisonous Tree?’ Over the past year the United States and, secondarily, the rest of the world, have been bombarded with the Democratic Party’s take on “Russia collusion.” Democrats have persistently declared that President Donald J. Tramp’s political ascendancy signals Armageddon. The insults started with the snarky “he’s not one […]
Economists Agree, the US is ‘Open for Business’ $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $SAP President Donald Trump highlighted his tax cuts and deregulation efforts with a presentation to an elite economic forum in Switzerland last Friday. The United States, he said, is now a far more inviting place for foreign companies to spend, invest and build. “We […]
Medical Marijuana Update The VA rejects pleas to study Marijuana for PTSD, Illinois gets a couple of court rulings, a full-fledged medical Marijuana bill is filed in Kentucky, plus: National Last Tuesday, news came that the VA won’t study marijuana’s effects on PTSD. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not begin a study into marijuana’s effects […]
USAG Sessions Green Lights Federal Marijuana Prosecutions Thursday, USAG Jeff Sessions Green Lighted federal prosecutions of marijuana lawbreakers. In doing so the US states that allow some form of medical marijuana were placed at risk of a crackdown and are closely watching developments. 46 US states have legalized some form of medical marijuana in recent years, […]
Medical and Recreational Marijuana Update Some leading Senate Republican calls for removing obstacles to medical marijuana research, a Florida judge decides to take up a case over the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana, and states likely to allow recreational marijuana use in Y 2018 On the Medical side National Recently, Orrin Hatch decried obstacles to […]
Big Pharma Vs Hemp Based CBDs and Medical Marijuana $LLY, $GWPH The legal status of CBD oil, as a nutritional supplement is being threatened by Big Pharma seeking FDA approval for CBD-containing drugs The cannabinoids in cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), interact with the human body by way of naturally-occurring cannabinoid receptors embedded in […]
FLASH: DOJ May Enforce Marijuana Laws in States Where Legal The US Justice Department (DOJ) may reverse course from The Hussein Obama Era and toughen enforcement of federal laws against marijuana possession, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said late Wednesday. “We are looking very hard on that right now,” USAG Sessions told reporters. “We had a […]
President Trump Targets Voter Fraud, Dems Go Insane! They never ever counted on the one entity for which neither media hacks nor pollsters have any respect: the American public! On Tuesday, American voters will once again go to the polls hoping that the candidate(s) they vote for will fulfill what should be their one and […]
Little News From the DOJ Task Force on Marijuana The US Attorney General’s crime task force has little new to say about grappling with legal marijuana, he is on a crusade against the drug’s legalization. US Marijuana Policy The Justice Department’s Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety has failed to come up with […]
President Trump’s DOJ Ramping Up Crackdown on Marijuana Laws The Trump Administration is readying for a crackdown on marijuana users under USAG Jeff Sessions. President Trump’s Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety, led by AG Sessions, is expected to release a report this week that criminal justice reform advocates fear will link marijuana […]
This is “Made in America” Week Over the next 3 weeks The Trump Administration will hold events pertaining to 3 Presidential themes, as follows: Made in America American Heroes American Dreams This the 1st week will include at least 2 events celebrating US-made products, including a “product showcase” of items made in all 50 States. […]
Qatar Dust-Up, Let Rex Sort it Out The sudden embargo on Qatar pushed this month by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia has irked the US State Department and Pentagon. The Qatar dust -up has opened a fascinating window on the inner workings of The Trump Administration’s foreign policy. It is a rare […]
US Tax Reform, Healthcare, New Budget Done by September Expect Congress to move on 3 Key Trump Administration issues: healthcare, tax reform, and the budget by September. Members of the Senate have been regularly meeting to hash out a healthcare bill and a version of the White House budget that was given to Congress last […]
US-China Trade Deal Reveals Key Corporate Winners $V, $MA, $AXP, $LNG, $JPM, $MS, $TSN Beef companies, credit card firms and LNG (liquefied natural gas) exporters emerged as potential corporate winners Friday in the wake of trade agreements reached between the United States and China. Initial reaction on the US stock market was subdued after the announcement […]
President Donald Trump, GOP Congress Post a Pro-Live Victory President Trump signs resolution allowing states to block family planning funds Thursday President Trump signed a resolution that will allow US states to restrict how federal funds for contraception and reproductive health are spent, a move cheered by anti-abortion campaigners. “This is a major pro-life victory,” […]
GCC States Push for UK Free Trade Deal After Brexit Trade between Britain and the GCC totals about $37.5-B annually Gulf Arab states are pressing for an early deal on free trade with Britain to secure preferential arrangements after Brexit, and could have a draft agreement ready within months, officials said Monday. Britain cannot formally […]
US Justice Department Cracking Down on Sanctuary Cities The US Justice Department to use all “lawful authority” it has to make sure state and local officials follow federal laws on immigration, including laws surrounding sanctuary cities, and those who do not could be in risk of losing federal grant funds, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said […]
Medical Marijuana Update A package of implementation bills is moving in Arkansas, Florida Republicans use an implementation bill to try to impose restrictions on the voter-approved medical marijuana law, and more. Arkansas Last Thursday, A package of “fix” bills were moving. The Senate sent two medical marijuana bills to the governor’s desk, while the House […]
USAG Sessions, There is More Violence Around Pot Than ‘One Would Think’ The US Justice Department will try to adopt “responsible policies” for enforcement of federal anti-marijuana laws, Attorney General Jeff Sessions says, adding that he believes violence surrounds sales and use of the drug in the US In a meeting with reporters Monday, AG […]
Many “Blue” States are Broke, Need Money Like O2 Many Blue stat Governors and state legislators say they are running out of money again, and many are demanding tax hikes to close budget gaps. More than 50% the states are facing big deficits this year, and they are mostly Blue states, including: California, Connecticut, Delaware, […]
Medical Marijuana Update Medical marijuana is keeping Arkansas legislators and regulators busy, Kentucky and West Virginia see full-fledged medical cannabis bills filed, a CBD cannabis oil bill heads to the governor’s desk in Indiana, and more. Arkansas Last Thursday, the House approved a bill banning military members from becoming registered caregivers. The body approved House […]
Medical Marijuana Update It is all Red State Medical Marijuana news this week, reflecting the slow spread of acceptance to even the most conservative areas of the country. Arkansas Last Wednesday, a batch of medical marijuana “fix” bills were moving. Six medical marijuana-related bills moved out of committees to face floor votes in their respective […]
President Trump’s Ban Not About Muslims or Business It is About Terrorists $AAPL, $GOOGL, $FB US President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from 7 predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States is not intended to be racists or hurt business, it is to protect our nation from terrorists “This has nothing to […]
President Trump’s Voter Fraud Investigation Paving the Way for Tough Rules US President Donald Trump’s investigation into voter fraud in the Y 2016 election will pave the way for tough voting rules including stringent ID requirements. This is a signal of the Trump administration’s support for changes in laws that could create new restrictions on […]
Legal Marijuana Supply Glut Driving Prices Down $SMG The supply of legal marijuana has turned into a major problem for growers as prices deep dive, but it is a clear opportunity for companies that refine the plant and manufacture products derived from it. A report Monday revealed that in Colorado, the average price sought by […]
Casino Owners to Push for Overthrow of Sports Betting Ban Casino owners will renew their push to legalize sports betting at their properties, according to an executive with the gambling industry’s trade association. Industry lobbyists will be seeking a sponsor next year for legislation to overturn a Y 1992 ban on the betting, according to […]
Medical Marijuana Update Medical marijuana went 4 for 4 last Tuesday, Election Day, the feds give up on trying to shut down the Berkeley Patients Group, and more. National On Monday, a new report called marijuana a “promising option” for dealing with opioid addiction. A new report from the National Cannabis Industry Association finds that increasing […]
Cannabis Oil (CBD) is Available Without a Rx in all 50 States Dr. Sanja Gupta, is a leading neurosurgeon and has studied the benefits of CBD on the human body for many years. Dr. Zubkin who appears in this video, is a well known board certified specialist, and is in-fact speaking directly about Miracle Products. […]
60% of Americans Now Back Legalizing Marijuana A record high 60% of American adults support legalization of marijuana, according to a new Gallup poll released just 3 weeks before voters in 9 states decide whether to expand legal access to marijuana. When Gallup 1st asked about this issue in Y 1969, just 12% of Americans […]
5 US States May Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2016 About 50% of the US has already legalized marijuana for either medical or recreational use. This November, 9 US states may continue the trend. Of those 9 states, 5 have ballot initiatives that could result in legal recreational use. California could legalize recreational use, thus making […]
Medical Marijuana Update In a surprise move, the conservative American Legion comes out for cannabis rescheduling, Arkansas medical marijuana initiatives see lawsuits fly, Ohio is now a medical marijuana state, and more. NationalAt the end of August, the American Legion called for marijuana to be rescheduled. The nation’s largest veterans’ organization has passed a resolution […]
13% of American Adults are Regular Users of Marijuana Marijuana use is on the rise, active use almost 2X’ing in 3 years, and 43% of Americans have at least tried the drug, representing a steady increase from 4% in Y 1969, according to Gallup’s Consumption Habits poll in mid-July. Gallup noted that at least 13% […]
Medical Marijuana Update A bi-partisan federal effort to open up research on medical marijuana is now underway, it looks likely that Arkansas will be voting on medical marijuana in November, a New Jersey PTSD bill advances, and more. National Monday, congressional marijuana reform fans and foes said they were working together on a new research […]
Donald Trump, “Let States Set the Minimum Wage.” Thursday night Donald Trump said that the states should set their own minimum wage. During an interview I watched last night Donald Trump said, “I like letting the states set the minimum wage.” Adding that the cost of living in each state is different, so they should […]