Disheartening to see that it can spread so easily. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by life isnt a straight line, and sometimes you can find yourself heading in a new direction. Fidelity is here to help you work through the unexpected, with Financial Planning and advice for today, and tomorrow. The william and flora hewlett foundation. For more than 50 years, advancing ideas and supporting institutions to promote a better world. At www. Hewlett. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff as our nation honored those who gave their lives in service to the country today, the u. S. Death toll from the covid19 pandemic rose to some 98,000 americans. More areas loosened their coronavirus restrictions over the holiday weekend, and Pres
Spread so easily. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by life isnt a straight line, and sometimes you can find yourself heading in a new direction. Fidelity is here to help you work through the unexpected, with Financial Planning and advice for today, and tomorrow. The william and flora hewlett foundation. For more than 50 years, advancing ideas and supporting institutions to promote a better world. At www. Hewlett. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff as our nation honored those who gave their lives in service to the country today, the u. S. Death toll from the covid19 pandemic rose to some 98,000 americans. More areas loosened their coronavirus restrictions over the holiday weekend, and President Trump ramped up his push to
Announcer live, where you live, this is abc7. I feel this is a giant step toward justice. Recreational marijuana has been legal in california for 30 days and today marked a major change for people convicted of cannabis crimes. I am kristen sze. And i am dan ashley. Taking action to have thousands of misdemeanor convictions thrown out and reduced. Reporter calling the media to his office to announce a major change in policy. We want to address the wrongs that were caused by the failure on the war on drug for many years in this country. Reporter his staff will begin working to reverse more than 3,000 misdemeanor pot convictions and reexamine felony convictions. Never have to come to our court. Reporter also including Violent Crimes like murder, rape, and other serious charges will not be included. Get a little bit of a break. Reporter a new state law will have some defts having their arrest record sealed. Not everybody is in favor of this. Bishop rob allen opposed. You are putting the in
Will not be included. Get a little bit of a break. Reporter a new state law will have some defts having their arrest record sealed. Not everybody is in favor of this. Bishop rob allen opposed. You are putting the individuals that have kept the community in hostage and allow them to come back and take total control of that community again. Reporter but gaskon says the war on drugs hasnt worked and made us safer. I feel this is a giant step toward justice. Reporter in San Francisco, eric thomas, abc7 news. Marijuana legalization opponents today urging lawmakers to take action to protecting the environment. They showed photos of wildlife that are impacted by poisons left behind from pot cultivation. Beginning to understand impact of the major groves of marijuana on the human, health and welfare as well as the environment. Opponents say, toxic pesticides used by growers also harm the environment. Oakland issued four cannabis dispensaries. Those who received permits today the newly announce
Students are getting the education they deserve. This is a large problem. Nearly a nearly 100 schools in detroit Public Schools, 60 Charter Schools in and around the city, 18 Educational Achievement schools, several adjacent charter and school districts, yet parents cannot find the quality education they seek. One of the issues is detroit Public Schools are in debt. By this summer it will be over 515 million in debt. To achieve the needed academic outcomes Financial Stability and detroit Public Schools must be achieved. Going1100 per student is to debt service, and not to classrooms. Problem lets solve this problem and help the kids. Prompt legislative action is needed to minimize the fiscal impact on both detroit, and the rest of michigan. The time to act is now. And avoid Court Intervention that could cost all this much more and be more detrimental. I want to thank senator hanson for the legislation and the input of many legislators that they provided over the last several months. I