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Hours After Aussie Gov’t Greenlights Online Age Verification Pilot, Breach Of Mandated Verification Database For Bars Is Revealed

1 year 6 months ago
It’s almost laughable that these two stories happened so close to one another. The Australian government has just announced a pilot program to test an online age verification system: And then, just hours later, it was reported that law enforcement is investigating an apparent breach of club and bar patrons’ personal data, which the venues […]
Mike Masnick

Missouri judge rules local governments can stack sales tax on marijuana

1 year 6 months ago

A judge in St. Louis ruled Thursday that local municipalities can stack sales taxes on marijuana dispensaries, the first court ruling on a much-debated issue playing out around the state.  The lawsuit was filed by Robust Missouri 3 LLC. The company saw its Florissant dispensary’s tax rate on cannabis products rise to 14.988% after both […]

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Rebecca Rivas

Illinois elementary school evacuated after dozens get sick

1 year 6 months ago
WATERLOO, Ill. - First responders were called to Gardner Elementary School after at least a dozen students got sick at around 9:30 a.m. while practicing for a spring play. Following a check by utility crews, the building has received the all-clear. The school says that the evacuation was precautionary. They were concerned with, "kids in [...]
Joe Millitzer