Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Marijuana could be rescheduled: Would that make it legal nationwide?
In a major shift, marijuana could be reclassified as a less dangerous drug in the U.S., sources told the Associated Press on Tuesday. The decision could have a ripple effect throughout the country, already pocketed with varying legalization laws.....Read More
Gov. DeSantis says New York ‘reeks of marijuana,’ mocks medical cannabis for ‘back injuries’
Florida’s Governor is again weighing in on a constitutional amendment that could allow for recreational cannabis.
He thinks it stinks. Literally. And Ron DeSantis is using pungent results in other states to prove his point about the the Adult Personal Use of Marijuana citizen initiative, which could expand the current retail model beyond medical necessity, allowing visitors to the state and residents without qualifying conditions access to the product.
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, backed by DeSantis, takes effect Wednesday
Reproductive health advocates across the southeastern U.S. are bracing for a major change in Florida’s abortion laws. The state’s six-week abortion ban, titled the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” goes into effect on Wednesday, replacing a less restrictive 15-week ban signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022.....Read More
Rebuilding Tampa's Foundation
One hundred and seventy-five years after Tampa's incorporation, the city is undergoing the biggest infrastructure overhaul in its history. From massive stormwater improvement projects, hundreds of miles of new or repaired water and wastewater pipes, another hundred miles of repaved roads, improved safety conditions at high-accident locations, million-dollar facility upgrades, and much, much more.....Read More
Amnesty International calls for Biden to ‘immediately suspend’ weapons transfers to Israel
Human rights group Amnesty International called this week for President Biden to immediately suspend the transfer of weapons to Israel, as the organization renewed allegations that the Israeli military is violating international law.....Read More
Tampa’s tiny homes for the homeless welcome first residents
Tampa’s “Hope Cottages” are now open and welcoming those experiencing homelessness. The 64-square-foot cottages provide a bed, air conditioning and heating system, smoke detector, fire extinguisher, power outlets, shelving, windows and storage space.....Read More
Updated federal workplace guidelines protect pronouns, bathrooms and abortion
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated the federal workplace guidelines after a quarter of a century to protect pronouns, bathrooms and abortion.....Read More
Monday, April 29, 2024
Sad News Ybor!
Beginning today The Stone Soup Company will be closing its doors. We would like to thank all the current and past employees, the Ybor and Tampa community, and our guests who have supported us over the last 13 years. We appreciated the opportunity to serve you all! Thank you!
