Council GOP Leader Joann Ariola criticized for supporting law that decriminalizes illegal vending
Advocates for small businesses are criticizing Republican minority leader Joanne Ariola after she voted to override a veto on a law meant to decriminalize illegal vending, a position she initially opposed alongside other conservatives. Ariola’s change of heart gave enough backing to overturn Adams’ veto, with insiders noting the vote was particularly contentious. “Joann sold […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court decriminalizes possession of marijuana for personal use
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday passed a resolution decriminalizing possession of marijuana for personal use, making the country one of the last Latin American countries to do so and potentially reducing its massive prison population. The final vote on Tuesday marked the first time since deliberations began in 2015 that a majority of the 11-judge […]