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Marijuana moonlighting: Oregon official quits due to pot job

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation on Tuesday amid sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for having moonlighted as a highly-paid consultant to a marijuana business.Fagan, a Democrat, apologized on Monday for working for the marijuana company, which has a record of unpaid bills and taxes, but indicated she intended to serve the remaining two years of her term. Making matters worse: Fagan worked for two months as a paid consultant for an affiliate of the company, La Mota, while her office was wrapping up an audit of the state’s pot regulator, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. The audit released Friday called for the OLCC to “reform” some rules for marijuana businesses, saying they are “burdens” when combined with federal restrictions on interstate commerce, banking and taxation. Fagan was absent during a Zoom news conference timed with the audit’s release.Her spokesman said at the Friday news conferenc...

Hospital workers in Kingston rally against healthcare privatization

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

Hundreds in Kingston’s healthcare community came together on Tuesday morning to clearly demonstrate their opposition to the Conservative health care privatization – or what they call “the biggest attack on public health care in history.”Five different unions with members working in Kingston healthcare (CUPE, OPSEU, ONA, SEIU and UNIFOR) collectively brought their voices to Breakwater Park across from Kingston General Hospital to raise the alarm on the Ford government privatizing healthcare. CUPE Local 1974 President Barb Deroche says prioritizing more and more private, for profit clinics will only compound the already drastic situation faced by frontline workers and force people without the means to comfortably pay out of pocket to wait even longer for service.“They’re creating a two tier healthcare system,” Deroche said.“Those people that can afford healthcare will get the care and those that can’t will have to wait on a longer ...

Suspect wanted in Market Street robbery

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a suspect involved in a robbery.The robbery took place in the 2100 block of Market Street on April 24, around 1:45 p.m.According to DPD, the suspect was described as a Black male about 6 feet tall and around 50 to 60 years old. The suspect is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred 4/24/2023 in the 2100 Block Market Street area. Credit: Denver Police Department 5/2/2023.The suspect is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred 4/24/2023 in the 2100 Block Market Street area. Credit: Denver Police Department 5/2/2023. Chief: Man stabbed, suspect killed during Denver police barricade The suspect was described wearing a brown leather jacket and glasses. Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Man shot at Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes, airlifted in critical condition; suspect in custody

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

A man has been airlifted to the hospital after being shot at a South Florida Walmart. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said they have taken a suspect into custody who they said fled the scene on a scooter.Deputies arrived at the Walmart, located at 3001 N. State Road 7, Tuesday afternoon. According to deputies, the victim was found inside the Walmart and airlifted to Broward Health Medical Center in critical condition. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the victim was shot multiple times. The shooter fled the scene on a scooter heading south on S.R. 7, and was later captured by deputies.An employee told 7News that the shooting happened in the dairy section of the Walmart.The employee was on her break and returning to the store when she heard shots being fired.“And before I can get back to the room I’m usually in, I heard maybe like, five, six shots pop off right in front of me,” the employee said, “and I, without thinking, I just turned around,...

State attorney, business leaders, local officials introduce campaign against human trafficking ahead of Grand Prix

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, along with a team of professionals, launched a campaign against human trafficking ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.Rundle held a news conference, alongside other city leaders, including mayor daniella levine cava to emphasize a very stern message:“And that is that human trafficking, the sexual exploitation of any kind, particularly our children and our youth, will not be tolerated. Not in our hometown,” said Rundle.The racing event is expected to be one of the biggest turn outs of the year, when it comes to big events.The Miami Grand Prix will take place this weekend, starting Friday, with the race ending on Sunday.

Another woman threw a drink at US Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two women have now been accused of throwing drinks at U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.The most recent was Saturday, when Selena Chambers, 41, of Tallahassee, threw a glass of wine at the Republican congressman during an event in Miramar Beach and shouted obscenities at him, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.“We cannot allow an environment where you can throw things at elected officials because you don’t like them,” Sheriff Michael Adkinson said in a statement. “No matter your political affiliation, this is not the way to conduct yourself and will not be tolerated in Walton County.”Miramar Beach is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Pensacola and is part of Gaetz’s Florida Panhandle congressional district.Chambers was charged with battery and released Sunday on $1,000 bail.Defense attorney Matthew A. Karp said in an email that his own investigation has revealed that Gaetz and his group were engaged in a verbal altercation with a grou...

76ers’ Embiid doubtful; Celtics vow adjustments for Game 2

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he didn’t walk off the court feeling any panic following Boston’s 119-115 Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the 76ers in Game 1.If anything, he thinks his team saw on tape a blueprint of exactly what they need to do to rebound in Game 2 on Wednesday.“I don’t think it was a letdown, we just lost the game,” Mazzulla said. “Hindsight is 20-20, you always have the answer after.”What he and his staff observed was a Boston team that made lots of little mistakes in the second half. That, along with a 45-point performance by James Harden and 17 3-pointers by the 76ers, was too much for Boston to overcome.“There’s pockets of that game that we can handle better,” Mazzulla said. “Then obviously late-game execution can get better. Switching, and different coverages and just finding floor space. So, I think it’s just honing in on what we’re great at and working to do it. … And then clean up some areas where we can be a little more physi...

New Patriots receiver Smith-Schuster already feeling at home

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — JuJu Smith-Schuster’s first few weeks with the New England Patriots have made him feel as if he’s back in college.Every day has been a new learning experience.He’s entering the second phase of the team’s offseason conditioning program and aside from getting his body ready for upcoming organized team activities, the receiver has also been diving into the third new playbook of his career after joining the Patriots in free agency.Smith-Schuster said arriving in Foxborough early this offseason is crucial as he tries to acclimate himself after spending last season with the Kansas City Chiefs and the previous five in Pittsburgh.“Every day I’m growing here,” Smith-Schuster said. “That’s that I love about here.”He was a hot commodity when free agency opened in March, and quickly garnered a three-year deal that reportedly could be worth as much as $33 million.A Pro Bowler in 2018 with Pittsburgh, injuries limited him to just five games his final season there in...

Zach Muckenhirn set to become first players from University of North Dakota to reach majors

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

DETROIT — Zach Muckenhirn is about to become the first player drafted out of the University of North Dakota to ever reach the Major Leagues.And quite possibly the last.“I’m already an artifact,” Muckenhirn told the Daily News in the spring.The Mets selected the left-hander’s contract Monday afternoon. With Brooks Raley on the injured list, it opened up a spot for Muckenhirn, who posted 0.77 ERA in Triple-A Syracuse to start the season.A Minnesota native, Muckenhirn had only one Division I offer coming out of high school: North Dakota. The school has always been known for its powerhouse hockey program but Muckenhirn saw a talented class of baseball recruits and trusted the vision and coaching of head coach Jeff Dodson, who loaded the schedule with tough competition to be able to give his players more exposure than they would get in Grand Forks.But the program was cut shortly after Muckenhirn was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 11th round of the 2...

Red Sox notebook: Bryce Harper back in Phillies lineup, James Paxton still rehabbing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:07:44 GMT

It looks like the Red Sox won’t be able to escape Bryce Harper when they head to the City of Brotherly Love this weekend.Defying odds and shattering timetables, the Philadelphia Phillies star got clearance to play again on Monday, just 159 days after undergoing Tommy John surgery last fall. The two-time National League MVP will make his season debut on Tuesday night.Harper will rejoin the lineup as the designated hitter first. He served in that role for the majority of 2022, playing through a partial tear in his UCL for almost the entire season in order to help the Phillies end their postseason drought (2011) and win their first pennant since 2009.The 30-year-old slugger has faced the Red Sox 22 times before, and hasn’t hit them very well in the past (16 hits, including five doubles and four homers, and 28 strikeouts), but he’s very comfortable in his home ballpark: since signing his record-breaking contract with the Phillies ahead of the 2019 season, he’s hi...