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How Italian artist’s duct-taped banana sold for $6.2mCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes continues to build great chemistry with his tight end — just not the one you might think. Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Noah Gray for the second straight week as the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday. A week after losing at Buffalo, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (10-1) maintained their position atop the AFC. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.Seattle theater’s best performances and memorable moments of 2024

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NoneWell, our Matt Gaetz post was short lived. And, in hindsight, that should come as no surprise given the overwhelming opposition and allegations that continued to emerge. If you are a frequent reader of Budding Trends , however, you know we try to stay on top of the unending news cycle that is the cannabis industry and keep the masses up to speed. So, here we are again. Yesterday, the news broke that Gaetz withdrew his name, reportedly because the Trump administration concluded he would not have the votes to be confirmed. Little time passed before the new nominee was named. Enter former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Disclaimer: As we state in all posts that relate to politics, we strive to avoid any semblance of partisan commentary in this space and, because this is a cannabis law blog, aim to focus exclusively on how current events or legal developments impact the cannabis industry. This article is no different. Back to how an Attorney General Bondi may affect the cannabis industry. The former prosecutor, who served as Florida’s head attorney from 2011-2019 before working for the Ballard Partners lobbying firm and then joining Trump’s legal defense team during his first impeachment trial in 2020, has not had the most pro-marijuana positions in her tenure. If we’re being honest, what we know isn’t going to make cannabis operators feel all warm and fuzzy, but at the same time, all hope shouldn’t be lost. As Florida AG, Bondi Opposed 2014 Florida Amendment 2 Before Florida Amendment 2, which would have legalized medical marijuana in Florida, landed on the ballots in the 2014 election and then failed to receive the requisite votes, Bondi’s office challenged the legality of the ballot initiative. In their filings, Bondi argued the amendment would have made Florida “one of the most lenient medical-marijuana states, allowing use for limitless ‘other conditions’ specified by a physician.” While Bondi’s efforts then to keep the measure out of voters’ hands failed, the votes to pass the amendment weren’t enough. Amendment 2 Passes in 2016, Without Bondi’s Opposition Unlike in 2014, Bondi’s office did not formally challenge the 2016 amendment. Instead, her office simply stated that she was concerned the new law would expand the use of marijuana among Floridians, especially in the youth population. The 2016 Amendment 2 ended up receiving over 71% votes in favor of medical marijuana, giving birth to one of the more robust medical marijuana programs in the country. Bondi Tried to Uphold Smoking Ban in Medical Cannabis Law But Lost The legislation that originally enacted Amendment 2 banned smokable forms of marijuana. Lawyers, led by famed personal injury lawyer John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan, challenged the ban and succeeded. Bondi’s office mounted opposition , arguing that because “elected members of Florida’s legislature emphasized that the amendment was exclusively about medicine... smoking is antithetical to good medicine.” Ultimately, the Florida Legislature heeded the lower court’s conclusion on the issue and passed SB-182 in 2019 to legalize smokable forms of marijuana within Florida’s medical marijuana program. Bondi Has a Strong Track Record Fighting the Opioid Crisis and Draws Praise from Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers During Trump’s first four years in office, Bondi served on his Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. She also has worked inside Florida to help stop the illegal use of prescription drugs and combat the fentanyl crisis. Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, took to X to praise Bondi’s efforts in that respect and quelled concerns that Bondi would hinder cannabis reform, stating: “I have always known her to be straight forward and very fair... She is passionate about ending the opioid crisis and did great work shutting down pill mills in Florida. She is an advocate for safe, regulated markets and I believe she will bring the same energy to end the fentanyl issues our country is facing.” Based on the foregoing, while Bondi’s position on cannabis isn’t unambiguously pro or opposed, perhaps the cannabis industry can take some solace in the (likely) possibility that, if confirmed as attorney general, she will adopt a stance similar to that of President-elect Trump , Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (nominee for new head of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), and others in the Trump administration on marijuana. At this point, all we can do is wait and see. 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Richmond resident finds help in Christmas Fund's 'full-circle' momentNewly named Prime Minister Francois Bayrou put together the government that includes members of the outgoing conservative-dominated team and some new figures from centrist or left-leaning backgrounds. Coming up with a 2025 budget will be the most urgent order of business. The new government enters office after months of political deadlock and pressure from financial markets to reduce France’s colossal debt. Mr Macron has vowed to remain in office until his term ends in 2027, but has struggled to govern since snap elections in the summer left no single party with a majority in the National Assembly. Since his appointment 10 days ago, Mr Bayrou has held talks with political leaders from various parties in search of the right balance for the new government. Some critics were angry at Mr Bayrou for consulting with Marine Le Pen’s far-right party, and some argue the government looks too much like the old one to win the trust of politicians. Former prime minister Michel Barnier resigned this month following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the National Assembly, leaving France without a functioning government. Ms Le Pen played a key role in Mr Barnier’s downfall by joining her National Rally party’s forces with the left to pass the no-confidence motion. Mr Bayrou will need support from moderate legislators on the right and left to keep his government alive. Banker Eric Lombard will be finance minister, a crucial post when France is working to fulfil its promises to European Union partners to reduce its deficit, estimated to reach 6% of its gross domestic product this year. Mr Lombard briefly worked as an adviser to a socialist finance minister in the 1990s. Mr Bayrou has said he supports tax hikes championed by his predecessor, but it is not clear how the new government can find the right calculation for a budget that satisfies a majority of politicians angry over spending cuts. Bruno Retailleau stays on as interior minister, with responsibility for France’s security and migration policy. Sebastien Lecornu, who has been at the forefront of France’s military support for Ukraine, remains defence minister, while foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who has travelled extensively in the Middle East in recent weeks, also retains his post. Among the new faces are two former prime ministers. Manuel Valls will be minister for overseas affairs, and Elisabeth Borne takes the education ministry.The Latest: Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general