Cara Brown McCormick - Independent Voter News (Page 12)

Tennessee Governor Signs Sweeping Hemp Crackdown into Law

Tennessee's hemp industry is facing major regulatory upheaval after Governor Bill Lee signed a bill on May 21 that will significantly restrict the production and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products beginning in 2026.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 27, 2025

Tennessee Governor Signs Sweeping Hemp Crackdown into Law

California Lawmakers Push Back on Federal AI Regulation Ban Buried in 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

Given the state’s role as home to many leading AI companies, a bipartisan coalition of California legislators is urging Congress to strike a little-noticed provision from the sweeping federal tax package that would block states and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for t

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 27, 2025

California Lawmakers Push Back on Federal AI Regulation Ban Buried in 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

John McCann vs. Paloma Aguirre: Why South Bay Voters Could Decide the Balance of Power in San Diego

It’s springtime in a non-election year. A time to decompress from political commentary, prep for Fourth of July parties, and gear up for summer vacations. But a funny thing happened on the way to sun and fun, in one of the world’s most desirable vacation spots: San Diego County Supervisor Nora Varga

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 22, 2025

John McCann vs. Paloma Aguirre: Why South Bay Voters Could Decide the Balance of Power in San Diego

FDA Ban on GLP-1 Compounds for Weight-Loss Goes into Full Effect

A new federal enforcement deadline is set to reshape access to some of the country’s most in-demand weight-loss drugs. Starting May 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will prohibit most pharmacies and providers from producing or distributing compounded versions of GLP-1 medications sema

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 21, 2025

FDA Ban on GLP-1 Compounds for Weight-Loss Goes into Full Effect

DOJ Opens Cuomo Investigation as Ranked Choice Mayoral Primary Nears

The New York Times scooped on May 20 that the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor and current front-runner in the city’s Democratic mayoral primary. The inquiry focuses on Cuomo’s testimony to Congress about his administratio

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 21, 2025

DOJ Opens Cuomo Investigation as Ranked Choice Mayoral Primary Nears

California Seizes $123.5M in Illegal Cannabis in Largest-Ever Enforcement Operation

In its largest coordinated crackdown to date, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force seized more than $123 million worth of illegal cannabis during a sweeping, multi-agency operation across the Central Valley.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 20, 2025

California Seizes $123.5M in Illegal Cannabis in Largest-Ever Enforcement Operation

Boston City Council Backs Ranked Choice Voting Home Rule Petition in 8–4 Vote

On May 14, the Boston City Council voted 8–4 in favor of a Home Rule Petition allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference, a shift that could change how Bostonians elect their leaders.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 14, 2025

Boston City Council Backs Ranked Choice Voting Home Rule Petition in 8–4 Vote

Florida Senator Jason Pizzo Launches Independent Bid for Governor

Breaking ranks with both major parties, Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo has declared his candidacy for governor in 2026 as a no-party-affiliation (NPA) candidate, setting the stage for a rare and potentially disruptive independent run in one of the nation’s most competitive political battlegrounds

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 14, 2025

Florida Senator Jason Pizzo Launches Independent Bid for Governor

A History of California Criminal Justice and Prison Reform Initiatives (1994-2025)

Over the past 30 years, California voters have repeatedly turned to the ballot box to shape criminal justice policy, responding to concerns about public safety, justice, punishment, and rehabilitation.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 13, 2025

A History of California Criminal Justice and Prison Reform Initiatives (1994-2025)

Running for President as an Independent: How it Really Works

Have you ever wondered why, in the greatest democracy in the world, almost no one runs for President of the United States as an independent? The answer is that running as an independent is extremely difficult, if not impossible. That is why very few people have attempted it, and none have won in mod

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 12, 2025

Running for President as an Independent: How it Really Works

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Trump’s Executive Order Attack on Drug Pricing Middlemen

In less than a month, President Donald Trump has signed two major executive orders to overhaul the nation’s prescription drug pricing system. These orders have placed Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) at the center of the president’s ire and revived a controversial “Most Favored Nation” pricing polic

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 12, 2025

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Trump’s Executive Order Attack on Drug Pricing Middlemen

Joe Manchin Slams W.Va. Ranked Choice Ban, Says Some Politicians 'Don't Want to Compete; They Just Want Control'

Former US Senator Joe Manchin publicly condemned recent moves by West Virginia lawmakers to ban ranked choice voting and potentially restrict independent voters from participating in primary elections, calling the developments "political gamesmanship."

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 12, 2025

Joe Manchin Slams W.Va. Ranked Choice Ban, Says Some Politicians 'Don't Want to Compete; They Just Want Control'