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RoundUp: medical marijuana, air pollution & flu
Posted: 02.18.2010 at 8:39 AM
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 State regulators offered some hope Wednesday for people who want to use marijuana for medical purposes.The Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted unanimously to recommend legislators reclassify the drug in a way that could allow people to use it for pain, nausea and other symptoms from diseases such as cancer, AIDS or multiple sclerosis. STORY DETAILS HERE 

   The flu vaccine shares a bond with the election process. It's called turnout.  CLICK HERE for story details. 

  The Centerville School Board decided during the Tuesday, Feb. 9 meeting to continue adding days on to the end of the school year to make up for snow cancellations, but also voted to make Monday, April 5 a make-up day. CLICK HERE for story details

   Keokuk Iowa's largest employer paid a $1 million penalty this week for air pollution-related violations at its local plant. More details HERE. 

   The Missouri legislative session began with lawmakers from both major political parties, and in both chambers, filing resolutions to reject the recommendation of the State Tax Commission to adjust property values for ag land. Click here for DETAILS

   The Quincy school board is facing a tough financial challenge. At at meeting late Wednesday  night the board announced that the district must cut 1.2 Million from the budget for next year. STORY DETAILS HERE 

  JASPER COUNTY, MO. -- Murder charges have been filed against a Carthage man suspected of killing his 8-month-old son. Click here for DETAILS 


 

 

 

 

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