Educator questions pot myths and harms beyond a giggle
By Richard Hawley educator and counselor looks at research on marijuana's impact. He notes the 1960s rise into mainstream culture, cites the 1972 National Commission report, and observes student learning decline and mood changes tied to regular use. He argues pot may be more harmful than popular belief suggests.
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Richard Hawley
University School
Chargrin Falls
Ohio
United States
Oregon
State bill seeks trained appraisers for large Illinois properties
A bill in the Illinois House would require the Department of Local Governmental Affairs to hire professional appraisers to assess large factories and other big properties. The move aims to reduce local property tax inequities by ensuring accurate valuations and stronger appeals against inadequate township assessments. Representatives Magallan and Campbell sponsor the measure.
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Illinois
House Revenue Committee
Local Resi
Illinois Department of Local Governmental Affairs
Thompson
Richard Magallan
D Palatine
Charles Campbell
Danville
Illinois Should Maintain Attractiveness For Industry
Illinois can draw industry if it preserves a sound business climate and strong public services. The Illinois Manufacturers Association warns against oversimplifying why manufacturing jobs vanish, urging lower unreasonable costs, steady transportation, and solid education to keep Illinois central to business.
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IMA
Illinois
Jackson County calls for paramedics in EMS service
Editor notes that Jackson County Ambulance Service currently employs EMTs only and lacks paramedics. The piece argues that delaying advanced life support until hospital ER arrival causes preventable deaths and urges immediate upgrade to paramedic training to provide drugs, defibrillation, and airway management on scene.
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Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Ambulance Service
Southern Illinois University
Paramedic Program Backed for Jackson County
Illinois Department of Public Health offers Jackson County a 48000 grant to fully equip and staff two paramedic vehicles 24 hours a day. A county board meeting heard strong support from Dr David Rendieman Memorial Hospital officials and EMS leaders. If approved the grant funds three years of expenses and upgrades EMS personnel training elevating outlying volunteers to advanced EMT status. The plan aims to attract career staff, raise service level, and avoid tax hikes. final decision due May 9.
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Jackson County
Illinois Department of Public Health
David Rendieman
George Maroney
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
Bob Motti
Joy Goodman
Patrick Voorheis
Jackson County Ambulance Service
Tony Marquez
Ilinois Department of Public Health
Ava
Campbell Hill
Grand Tower
Elkville
Fire
Sheriff’s
New Evidence On Marijuana's Hidden Side Effects
The article outlines how marijuana THC disrupts brain cell functions tied to genetic replication and memory. It describes suppression system interference causing altered perception, increased hunger, extended laughter, and impaired sequencing and time sense, with lingering effects over a week and potential mood decline in regular users.
Fighting Marijuana Abuse by Young People Through Policy and Climate
Adults must shape the climate around drug use with clear facts and school home policies. Strong consequences at school and home, along with open discussion, can deter use by creating visible stakes. The piece argues that policy, not police, changes attitudes, noting unclear law impact and the ongoing demand for marijuana.
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