Author: Martin Smith
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Massachusetts Town Refunds $1.2 Million in Impact Fees to Marijuana Business
Massachusetts is seeing a rise in support that could lead many cities and towns to return millions of dollars in community impact fees to marijuana companies. The Franklin Observer reports that last week, Caroline’s Cannabis made a $1.2 million settlement with the town of Uxbridge. This decision could lead to similar wins for business owners…
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These 4 Arizona Cities are the Fastest-Growing Cities in the U.S.
Four of the fifteen places in the country with the fastest growth are in Arizona. A new study from FinanceBuzz ranks Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, and Mesa as the top four fastest-growing cities in Arizona. A city’s growth can be measured in a number of ways, such as its population growth, job rate, housing value growth,…
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Washington City New gated community is now selling luxury home lots
Solenté will be a gated, master-planned, luxury community in a rapidly growing part of Washington City. The community was built with sustainability and harmony with nature in mind. In his speech at the Washington County Economic Summit, he talked about the new neighborhood called Solenté. Solenté was mentioned by Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli as…
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Virginia senate bill will focus on mental health of student-athletes
RICHMOND, Va. – When it comes to baseball, football, or basketball. If your child plays sports, they might have to get a mental health checkup soon before they can join the team. Right now, the bill is moving through the General Assembly. Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D) 36th District said, “Let’s add a simple mental health…
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New Laws could make driving American roads much safer
A new bill in California could change how fast people can drive to different places. Part of the SAFER California Streets bill, which was introduced into the state legislature on January 23, will require all cars sold in California starting in 2027 to have what the bill calls a “intelligent speed limiter system.” As written…
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Michigan car insurance laws 2024
In Michigan, as in most states, drivers are required by law to have a certain amount of car insurance. If you drive without insurance or don’t meet the Michigan car insurance requirements, you could face fines, license suspension, or even jail time. This state has some of the toughest rules about car insurance in the…
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Study Finds North Carolina 2 Happiest Cities In The U.S.
Well, it turns out that the people who live in two of the state’s most famous cities are also some of the happiest in the country. Gallup and Healthways’ Community Well-Being Index was used by ALOT Travel to make a list of the 20 “happiest cities” in the U.S. The index “measures the opportunities cities…
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City of Oxford receives Georgia ReLeaf grant
In a recent development, the City of Oxford has been awarded a Georgia ReLeaf Grant by the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tree Council. The grant is aimed at facilitating the planting of trees in Oxford. Oxford has been granted a sum of $7,550 for their efforts in planting trees within the Longstreet Circle subdivision.…
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Ohio Senate prevent cities from banning flavored tobacco
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Even though the governor vetoed it twice, a law that stops local governments from enforcing laws against flavored tobacco will soon go into action. As a result of the law, cities and towns will no longer be able to police tobacco laws that are stricter than those set by the states. For…
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17-year-old killed by train while crossing tracks on way to school, Illinois officials
Police say a teen from Illinois died when she was hit by a train on her way to school. Trying to cross the tracks after a train had gone by, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said in a news release on January 25. But she was hit by a second train that was going by.…