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Mass. marijuana shops pay towns hefty fees. Why that might change.

MMP News AuthorJanuary 28, 2024

… Monday. Under current state law, marijuana establishments must pay a community … the costs imposed by the marijuana establishment. “Reasonably related” means there … offset the operation of a marijuana establishment. Those costs could include … Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More

Melbourne, Victoria: Man fighting for life after alleged stabbing in Melbourne CBD

MMP News AuthorNovember 22, 2023

A man is fighting for life after allegedly being stabbed in Melbourne’s CBD overnight. In a statement, Victoria Police said the man became involved in a verbal altercation with a second man on Elizabeth St in the city’s CBD about 9:20pm on Wednesday. The man, in his 30s, was allegedly ... Read More

Is there a crime wave happening in Adelaide, and are stronger police powers working?

MMP News AuthorAugust 15, 2023

Reports of anti-social behaviour in Adelaide’s CBD including intoxication, large gatherings, street harassment, and shop theft has seen media headlines declaring a “crime wave” in the city. But are the claims accurate? What has been reported so far? Businesses and city-dwellers have been raising concerns about anti-social behaviour in Adelaide’s CBD in recent ... Read More

Cask wine sales ban trialled at Adelaide CBD bottle shops to curb alcohol-fuelled violence

MMP News AuthorApril 30, 2023

Authorities are monitoring the impact of a trial ban on the sale of cask wine in Adelaide’s city centre, which has been introduced to curb alcohol-fuelled violence. Key points: Liquor restrictions are being trialled in Adelaide’s CBD The month-long trial includes bans on takeaway cask wines and some restrictions on spirits ... Read More

Three separate attacks in Melbourne leave four men hospitalised and one man dead

MMP News AuthorOctober 30, 2022

Violence erupted in Melbourne’s CBD overnight, with a spate of bloody attacks across the city leaving one man dead and several others in hospital. Key points: Three separate violent incidents in Melbourne overnight are being investigated by police Two stabbings in the CBD left three men fighting for their lives and ... Read More

Parents Group Exposes Marijuana and Domestic Violence Link–Urges Focus on Drugs During Domestic Violence Month

MMP News AuthorOctober 26, 2020

A New Educational Report by PopPot.org PopPot Official Logo Domestic violence is linked most of the time to substance abuse, including marijuana, says a nonprofit which educates parents about cannabis risks and harms. The legalization of marijuana will only increase domestic violence in the US, just as it appears to ... Read More