Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed two bills on Thursday that were largely backed by Democrats in the state. Youngkin released a statement explaining his decision to veto a bill that would allow the retail sale of cannabis along with a bill that would gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour‚ WRIC reported. The Republican governor cited dangers to “Virginians’ health and safety” — especially for children — as the main reason for vetoing the marijuana bill. “The proposed legalization of retail marijuana in the Commonwealth endangers Virginians’ health and safety. States following this path have seen adverse effects on children’s and adolescent’s health and safety‚ increased gang activity and violent crime‚ significant deterioration in mental health‚ decreased road safety‚ and significant costs associated with retail marijuana that far exceed tax revenue‚” Youngkin wrote in the statement. Virginia was the first Southern state to legalize marijuana in 2021‚ but the law didn’t allow for retail sales of the drug‚ according to the Associated Press. While it’s legal for Virginians who are 21 and older to possess and grow small amounts of cannabis as well as purchase cannabis through the state’s medical program‚ sales for recreational weed remain illegal with Youngkin’s veto. “Addressing the inconsistencies in enforcement and regulation in Virginia’s current laws does not justify expanding access to cannabis‚ following the failed paths of other states and endangering Virginians’ health and safety‚” Youngkin said. Youngkin also vetoed another Democrat-supported bill that would raise the state’s minimum wage‚ which stands at $12 an hour‚ to $13.50 by 2025 and $15 by 2026. The governor said the proposed minimum wage increase “imperils market freedom and economic competitiveness.” “The free market for salaries and wages works‚” said Youngkin. “It operates dynamically‚ responding to the nuances of varying economic conditions and regional differences.” Youngkin also expressed concern about how the minimum wage bill would affect small businesses in rural parts of Virginia‚ where the economic conditions don’t match those of the cities in the northern part of the state. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Implementing a $15-per-hour wage mandate may not impact Northern Virginia‚ where economic conditions create a higher cost of living‚ but this approach is detrimental for small businesses across the rest of Virginia‚ especially in Southwest and Southside‚” he said. “A one-size-fits-all mandate ignores the vast economic and geographic differences and undermines the ability to adapt to regional cost-of-living differences and market dynamics.” The minimum wage increase passed by Virginia Democrats in 2020 established the $12-an-hour rate and allows for further bumps in the future as long as the state’s Assembly votes in favor of increasing the minimum wage again. Currently‚ Virginia has a higher minimum wage than over half of the country.

A secret report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) warns that Canada’s economic future is bleak and that young people are going to be profoundly affected by it. The document‚ titled “Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends for Canada‚” is heavily redacted and largely focuses on the effects of climate change. However‚ it also predicts major economic trouble for Canada in the years to come‚ noting‚ “In the words of Emmanuel Macron‚ we are about to see ‘the end of abundance.’ Economic forecasts for the next five years and beyond are bleak. It is always unclear exactly how economies will perform‚ but this period of recession will likely have a negative impact on the social and political world as well. The coming period of recession will accelerate the decline in living standards that the younger generations have already witnessed compared to earlier generations. For example‚ many Canadians under 35 are unlikely ever to be able to buy a place to live. The fallout from this decline in living standards will be exacerbated by the fact that the difference between the extremes of wealth is greater now than it has been at any time in several generations.” The Royal Bank of Canada reported last December that Canada was “At or near worst-ever affordability levels in many markets: The situation is particularly tense in Vancouver‚ Victoria and Toronto where the costs of owning a home are sky-high. Ottawa‚ Montreal and Halifax also face challenging affordability conditions.” The Financial Post noted of Canada’s economy under leftist Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: The level of program spending in Ottawa today is 35 per cent higher than it was pre-COVID-19. … volume spending on aggregate business investment is lower today than it was in 2012. On a per-capita basis‚ government program spending is 27 per cent higher than it was in 2019 and almost double the average of the past 40 years. The RCMP document also seemingly implies that the election of President Trump and his inauguration in 2017 marked the beginning of political trouble‚ writing‚ “The past seven years have seen marked social and political polarization in the Western world.” It adds‚ “Law enforcement should expect continuing social and political polarization fueled by misinformation campaigns and an increasing mistrust for all democratic institutions.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP As far as climate change‚ the paper contends‚ “Canada is facing a wider array of complex environmental challenges than at any point in its history. Most significant of these challenges are the effects of climate change‚ which will impact all facets of government.”

A Kansas City Royals fan got the experience of a lifetime while collecting autographs‚ and his mom caught the incredible moment on camera! A TikTok user recently shared the sweetest footage of her son asking for a signature from player Austin Charles. That’s when the athlete decided to make a request of his own. As soon as he finished writing his autograph‚ he asked the young fan to sign his ball‚ too! “He absolutely made my son’s whole week with this small but significant interaction‚” wrote the mom on TikTok. @taylormadephotokc This video has made me smile a thousand times already. I hope it makes someone else smile today too. @Kansas City Royals @Upworthy #feelgood ♬ Peace Blossom Boogy – Babe Rainbow According to the video‚ Austin Charles is still a prospect for the Kansas City Royals. However‚ we just know that he’s going to be the most wholesome celebrity athlete as he continues to play. Look at how he treats his fans already! Commenters loved seeing the adorable interaction between the Kansas City Royals player and the young boy. TikTok users who previously had no interest in the team or even in baseball are now invested in Autin’s career! Screengrab from TikTok “I am not a Royals fan‚” one person wrote. “But I’m gonna be an Austin Charles Fan for life now.” Another added‚ “I’ve never been a baseball girlie‚ but I’m a fan of Austin Charles now!” Although his act of kindness might seem small‚ this Kansas City Royals player definitely gave his young fan a precious memory he’ll always treasure. What a sweet guy! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Kansas City Royals Player Has Adorably Wholesome Interaction With Young Fan appeared first on InspireMore.

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