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TL/DR - Ishpeming city in Michigan has decided not to update its current marijuana ordinance, which allows for two marijuana retailers in the city. The decision was made after 14 residents voiced their opposition to an amendment that would have allowed two processing facilities, two safety compliance facilities, and two secure transfer…

TL/DR - A Maricopa County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Abe Hamadeh challenging the results of Arizona's 2022 election. This is the third failed election challenge by Hamadeh, who demanded that the 2022 election results be tossed out and that he be declared attorney general. The judge dismissed the lawsuit as "bad faith," considering Hamadeh…

TL/DR - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed its fiscal year 2025 payment rules for inpatient psychiatric facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice providers, streamlining Medicaid enrollment and limiting short-term insurance. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing approval for AstraZeneca's…

TL/DR - Two Israeli journalists recently interviewed former US President Donald Trump, expecting him to express strong support for Israel's war in Gaza. Instead, Trump reportedly expressed concern about the global perception of Israel's actions and called for an end to the war, much to the surprise of the journalists. Some commentators have…