Berkeley is the first city in the nation to become a sanctuary city for cannabis. Through a city council vote in February the group unanimously voted to prohibit any city agencies to use its resources to assist in enforcing federal marijuana laws. Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín explains how this legislation is impacting his city.
"The state of California is actually looking at potentially becoming a sanctuary state for cannabis," says Arreguín. "I think its important that cities and states take a strong stand for states rights."
Recreational marijuana was legalized for adult use in California this past fall. Berkeley's conservative prediction for marijuana sales tax revenue to come in at about $3 Million.
The Texas Senate is meeting to consider the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is accused of taking bribes and abusing his office.
President Joe Biden will name longtime aide Courtney O'Donnell to represent the U.S. at UNESCO.
There have been 485 mass shootings this year, according to data.
The White House announced that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin about an arms deal.
Essex Mayor Calvin Kinney cited safety of the public and parade participants in refusing “parade participants geared toward the promotion of, or opposition to, the politically charged topic of gender and/or sexual identification/orientation."
The White House says the first lady received the positive test result Monday. She is experiencing only mild symptoms.
They will consider a short-term funding measure to keep government offices fully functioning and provide emergency funding for Ukraine and federal disaster funds.
Another member of the Proud Boys was sentenced Friday after others were sentenced earlier this week.
A law will go into effect to prohibit most minors from gender-affirming care in Texas.
The Biden administration proposed new rules for nursing homes to revise staffing procedures.
