California Sends a "Serious Message" to the Federal Government
Jodie Emery, Editor-in-Chief of Cannabis Culture, says that "the federal government would be hard-pressed to really ignore" the legalization of adult-use pot in the Golden State.
For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/why-national-marijuana-legalization-could-rest-on-californias-shoulders).
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif. 20th District) gained some momentum on Friday afternoon in his bid to become the House speaker, flipping more than a dozen votes in his favor.
The United Nations' global index for tracking food prices fell 1.9 percent in December after hitting an all-time high in 2022 amid drought, war, pandemic, and supply chain challenges.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule that would ban the practice of companies forcing workers to sign non-compete clauses in their contracts.
Just ahead of the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, the FBI announced a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the Capitol Hill pipe bomber.
