New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024

In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.

Biden grants clemency for some marijuana crimes
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President Joe Biden has granted clemency to thousands of people convicted of certain marijuana-related offense. The decision affects those convicted of such offenses in Washington, D.C. and on certain federal lands, and also allows some criminal charges to be expunged. The moves are meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system. According to the Associated Press, no federal prisoners are eligible for release as a result of the decision.

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands

"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."

Arizona cannabis sales top $1 billion mark
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The Arizona Dept. of Revenue says cannabis sales passed $1 billion In 2023 and the total includes both recreational and medicinal sales.

Nightly Roundup: Update on deadly tribal land crash; argument ends in shooting

From the latest on a deadly crash allegedly involving a now-former tribal police officer to the rather unusual circumstances surrounding a shooting, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Arizona bartenders, 'budtenders' mark Black Wednesday and Green Wednesday

For bartenders and 'budtenders,' Thanksgiving Eve is known as 'Black Wednesday' or 'Green Wednesday,' respectively, as people find ways to relax or cope ahead of a big day with family.

Snoop Dogg's 'quit smoking' announcement turns out to be an ad

Snoop Dogg's recent announcement of giving up smoking took a surprising turn as it was revealed to be a clever advertising move.

Snoop Dogg says he's 'giving up smoke'

The rapper shared the news on Instagram, which received lots of fan reactions.

Check the stash: AZDHS announces voluntary pot product recall due to contamination worries

AZDHS officials say a voluntary recall has been launched for certain marijuana products due to concerns over possible fungus contamination. No illnesses have been reported, according to health officials.

Four children receive cannabis fruit chews at school's Halloween event

It was a Halloween scare that parents never imagined they'd face, after attending a "Trunk or Treat" event at Alameda's Amelia Earhart Elementary School on Sunday.

TSA finds marijuana in woman’s adult diaper at airport checkpoint

The Transportation Security Administration says marijuana was discovered in a woman's adult diaper at an airport checkpoint.

Latest consumer product recalls: Marijuana sold in AZ, dog food contaminated with salmonella, and more

Marijuana sold in Arizona is being recalled due to possible Aspergillus contamination; biometric gun safes sold nationwide have been recalled after the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy; bags of diced onions sold in Arizona are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination; dry dog food sold in Arizona may be contaminated with salmonella; and children's trucks are being recalled due to a choking hazard.

Check the stash: Pot product being recalled in Arizona

Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say there is a voluntary recall involving a marijuana product that is sold in Arizona.

Nightly Roundup: Pot recall in Arizona; Chaos continues at U.S. House

From the ongoing chaos surrounding the U.S. House Speaker race to a pot recall in Arizona, here's a look at some of our top stories.