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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

ABC accuses FCC chair of using licenses to silence speech

ABC, owned by Disney, filed to renew eight broadcast licenses while blasting FCC Chair Brendan Carr for an allegedly unconstitutional early-renewal push aimed at pressuring editorial decisions; Carr says the move is tied to Disney’s nondiscrimination probe, and the dispute could drag on for months or years with the public-interest and legal implications at stake, affecting major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia.

via Politico|

#abc #disney #fcc

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

FCC’s Iran War Coverage Threat Sparks Bipartisan Backlash Over Free Speech

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns broadcasters could lose licenses if they air what he calls “fake news” about the Iran war, prompting Republican Sen. Ron Johnson to push back and prompting Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Gavin Newsom to accuse the threat of censorship; Carr doubles down on the public-interest rationale, while critics say such threats trample the First Amendment and note the FCC’s limited power to enforce them.

via The Guardian|

#fcc #firstamendment #freespeech

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

FCC chief warns broadcasters they could lose licenses over Iran coverage

FCC Chair Brendan Carr said broadcasters must serve the public interest or risk losing their licenses, escalating a dispute sparked by Trump’s criticism of Iran coverage. Democrats call the postura unconstitutional, while the FCC argues its authority over broadcast content is limited and licenses are issued to stations (not networks) with a mandate to operate in the public interest.

via BBC|

#broadcasters #fcc #iranwar

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Immigrant and Sikh Truckers Sue California Over License Cancellations

Immigrant Punjabi Sikh truckers in California have sued the DMV after the agency revoked their licenses due to clerical errors related to expiration dates, risking widespread unemployment and supply chain disruptions. The lawsuit, filed by the Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus, argues that the DMV failed to follow legal procedures and that the action was influenced by federal pressure, highlighting broader issues of racial profiling and industry impact. The case underscores ongoing tensions around immigrant drivers, licensing standards, and racial discrimination in the U.S. trucking industry.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-dmv #immigrant-truckers #lawsuit

state-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Minnesota Launches Cannabis and Hemp Licensing Amid Expanded Legal Access

Minnesota held its first lotteries for recreational cannabis business licenses nearly two years after legalization, marking a significant step in establishing a legal marijuana market. The lotteries included social equity applicants and general applicants, with winners needing to pass further checks before fully licensing and opening their businesses. The process aims to promote an equitable and safe cannabis industry, with tribes and applicants working towards finalizing licenses and opening stores.

via Star Tribune|

#cannabis #licenses #lotteries

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Announces 5 Companies Chosen for Business Licenses

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has selected five companies out of 33 applicants to receive integrated licenses for the state's new medical marijuana industry. These companies will be responsible for cultivating, processing, transporting, and dispensing medical cannabis. The licenses are expected to be issued on January 9, 2022, after license fees are received and site inspections are conducted. The AMCC hopes that medical cannabis products will be available by spring 2024. The selected companies are Trulieve Alabama, Sustainable Alabama, Wagon Trail Med-Serv, Flowerwood Medical Cannabis, and Specialty Medical Products of Alabama.

via AL.com|

#alabama #amcc #health

legalization2 years ago•1 min saved

"Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Ohio: What's Next and What to Avoid"

Ohio has become the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana, but there are several restrictions and delays in place. While individuals over 21 can possess a limited amount of cannabis, there are currently no authorized sellers, and licenses for retailers won't be processed until June. It may be late summer or early fall before legal sales begin. Transporting marijuana across state lines is illegal, and ordering it through the mail is prohibited by federal law. The Ohio Senate is proposing modifications to the law, including increasing the sales tax and outlining advertising parameters. Governor Mike DeWine urges the quick granting of licenses to prevent an expanding black market. Ohioans can currently grow up to six plants individually or a dozen plants for households, but the Senate is seeking to limit it to six plants per household.

via News 5 Cleveland WEWS|

#cannabis #law #legalization

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

The Ongoing Struggle: Open Source vs. 'Sort of' Open Source

The battle between open source and "sort of" open source is not a new phenomenon. Companies have been taking open source code and either transforming it into proprietary software or cloaking it in a proprietary wrapper for years. This includes erasing licenses, shifting rules, and creating open core or source-available models. Recent examples include HashiCorp's switch from the Mozilla Public License to the Business Source License, MongoDB's adoption of the Server Side Public License, and Elastic's move away from the Apache 2.0 license. Red Hat has also faced criticism for restricting the use of its Red Hat Enterprise Linux code. While these moves have sparked controversy, they have proven to be successful business strategies, driven by a desire for more profit. The tension between making money and adhering to open source principles continues to be a challenge in the software industry.

via The Register|

#business-models #hashicorp #licenses

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Alabama Officials Re-Award Medical Marijuana Business Licenses, Expanding State's Cannabis Industry

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has re-awarded licenses for the production and distribution of medical cannabis after a two-month delay caused by questions about the evaluation process. Most of the previously awarded licenses were restored, and additional licenses were granted to firms looking to grow medical cannabis. The commission may consider new applications in the future. The University of South Alabama identified human errors in the evaluation process, including duplicate scores and data entry mistakes. The commission aims to be more transparent and independent in its decision-making. The medical cannabis program in Alabama was approved in 2021 and will allow patients with certain conditions to use medical cannabis in various forms, excluding smoking and food consumption.

via Marijuana Moment|

#alabama #commission #health

hunting3 years ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Hunters Face Online License Woes

The rollout of a new online system for purchasing antlerless deer licenses caused widespread slowness and intermittent errors, both online and in-stores, on the first day of license purchases in Pennsylvania. Hunters reported a crashing website and long lines for in-person purchases. The Pennsylvania Game Commission apologized for the issues and is working to resolve them. Senate Game and Fisheries Committee Chair Greg Rothman called the launch unacceptable and promised to work with all involved parties to address the problem.

via ABC27|

#antlerless-deer #game-commission #hunting

health3 years ago•4 min saved

Alabama Halts Medical Cannabis Licensing Due to Inconsistencies.

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has put a hold on the licenses it issued on Monday due to "potential inconsistencies" in how applicants were scored. The commission will seek an independent review of all scoring data, impacting the procedural requirements of the program. The licenses that were awarded on June 12th will not issue on July 10th. The AMCC officials have said they expect medical cannabis products to be available by late this year or early next year.

via AL.com|

#alabama #health #inconsistencies

business3 years ago•4 min saved

Alabama awards 21 medical cannabis licenses to businesses in multiple counties

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded licenses to 21 companies that will be part of the state's new medical marijuana industry as cultivators, processors, transporters, dispensaries, and a testing lab. The AMCC chose the licensees from 90 companies that applied. The companies chosen have 14 days to pay their licensing fee. The AMCC plans to issue licenses on July 10.

via AL.com|

#alabama #business #cultivators

business3 years ago•1 min saved

21 companies awarded medical cannabis licenses in Alabama

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has granted licenses to 21 companies out of 90 applicants for medical marijuana businesses, including growers, processors, and dispensaries. The commission could award up to 12 cultivator licenses, four processor licenses, four dispensary licenses, five integrated facility licenses, and an unspecified number of secure transport and state testing laboratory licenses. Physicians may begin the certification process to recommend medical cannabis after business licenses have been issued. The commission intends to open a second offering of licenses for cultivators, secure transporters, and state testing laboratories.

via WBRC|

#alabama #business #growers

business3 years ago•2 min saved

New York State Approves Multiple Cannabis Licenses in Western Region

The New York State Cannabis Control Board has awarded four provisional dispensary licenses to individuals and organizations in Western New York, marking the first licenses to be allocated to the region. The licenses are conditional adult-use retail dispensary licenses, allowing business owners to legally open adult-use recreational marijuana dispensaries. The recipients include three organizations and one individual, all of whom are justice-involved applicants. The licenses are provisional, meaning license-holders will have to submit a secondary supplemental application and notify the municipality they'll be operating in.

via WIVB.com - News 4|

#business #cannabis #dispensary

business3 years ago•1 min saved

New York Approves Multiple Dispensary and Retail Pot Licenses in Western Region.

The Cannabis Control Board approved 99 Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses, including four for Western New York. The approved businesses and owners are Aaron Van Camp, AMSM LLC owned by Gina and Glen Miller, Flower City Shop LLC owned by Jamie Donato-Rivera and Phetnakhone Duangtavilay, and Premier Earth Corp owned by Joseph Wojciechowski. This is the first time licenses have been approved in the Western New York region, with 18 more set to be awarded for a total of 22 CAURD businesses in WNY.

via WGRZ.com|

#business #cannabis-control-board #conditional-adult-use-retail-dispensary