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The Economic Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana
By Brian Skinner, Esq. Recent news that the U.S. House of Representatives will likely vote on a bill to decriminalize marijuana and leave legalization…
August 31, 2020
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Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House
Fox News — By Paul Best — August 31, 2020 The House will likely vote on a historic marijuana decriminalization bill next month, House…
August 31, 2020
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The High Cost of Evictions to Families and the Economy
By Brian Skinner, Esq. The United States may be facing the most severe housing crisis in its history. Many who suffered from unstable…
August 29, 2020
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Likely Delays in Counting Absentee Ballots Could Result in Chaos
By Brian Skinner, Esq. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is very likely that West Virginia will see a marked increase in…
August 28, 2020
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Study Shows Few Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine to Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
Pew – By Alexandra Duncan & Ian Reynolds – August 24, 2020 Research published Aug. 24 in JAMA Network Open helps to explain the vast…
August 27, 2020
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State Employment Recovered Unevenly from Last Recession
Pew – Fiscal 50: State Trends and Analysis – August 20, 2020 Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the economy, much of the country had enjoyed…
August 27, 2020
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