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ORLANDO, Fla. When Congress passed the American Rescue Plan , it came with a $1.9 trillion price tag and one promise.
What You Need To Know
More than 53,000 Floridians working for local governments were laid off, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
CARES Act required money to be funneled to cities from states, counties
American Rescue Plan allows cities to get direct funding, has fewer strings
That promise was that the relief package would help American families and local governments steady themselves and begin to bounce back.
For many, enduring the year-plus long pandemic is crippling to their health, households and finances.
Medical cannabis advocates push for more access in Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas Texas lawmakers are on track to expand the state s Compassionate Use Program. That means more Texans could be able to access cannabis to treat various ailments.
The House Public Health Committee unanimously approved House Bill 1535 last week. The bill would significantly increase who’s eligible for medical marijuana – as well as increase the allowed level of THC, the main psychoactive chemical in the plant. It’s a bipartisan move that’s creating hope for advocates who say Texas is behind the curve when it comes to expanding medical cannabis.