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Houston Matters

As Biden announces marijuana pardons, expert says Texas still has a ways to go

Ariel Worthy

Posted on October 10, 2022 · In Texas possession of up two ounces of marijuana is considered a Class B misdemeanor and could result in up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Tags Houston Matters with Craig Cohen marijuana decriminalization pardon President Joe Biden

Criminal Justice

Gov. Greg Abbott granted clemency to 8 Texans. George Floyd wasn’t on the list

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on December 23, 2021 · Floyd could still be eligible for a pardon at a later date, but it's not clear if Abbott was still considering the request.

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Most Americans Oppose Presidential Self-Pardons, Poll Finds

STEVE PEOPLES, AP / EMILY SWANSON, AP

Posted on June 22, 2018 · “Pardon himself? You might as well cash in your chips and leave office,” – Bruce Novak, a retiree from Florida

Tags Donald Trump pardon Russia investigation

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Woman Released After Trump Commutes Her Life Sentence For Nonviolent Drug Offense

AYESHA RASCOE, NPR

Posted on June 6, 2018 · Alice Marie Johnson was released hours after the president issued the order. She was in prison for more than 20 years for a first-time drug conviction. Kim Kardashian West had pushed for her release.

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Trump: I Have ‘Absolute’ Power To Pardon Myself, But Have Done Nothing Wrong

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on June 4, 2018 · President Trump followed a weekend filled with broad assertions of executive authority by stating on Twitter that he could absolve himself of wrongdoing.

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President Trump Pardons ‘Scooter’ Libby, Former Cheney Chief Of Staff

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on April 13, 2018 · Libby was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice in 2007 in connection with the leaking of a CIA officer's identity

Tags lewis "scooter" libby pardon President Trump Vice President vice president dick cheney white house

In 59 Seconds

How U.S. presidents celebrate Thanksgiving- In 59 Seconds

HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 21, 2017 · It all started with George Washington

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WATCH: Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys Drumstick And Wishbone

Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Posted on November 21, 2017 · After the pardoning, The White House says the turkeys will join last year's lucky birds at "Gobblers Rest"

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Analysis: Could Trump Pardon Himself? Probably Not

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on July 30, 2017 · No president in history has done that, but some likely have contemplated it.

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The Handling and Classification of Top-Secret Documents; Plus, the Traditions of Lunar New Year

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 26, 2023 · Understanding what gets classified, de-classified, who has access to these records and where they go after a leader leaves office.

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Neighborhoods

This development firm wants to make Houston’s East End area a car-free neighborhood

Ariel Worthy

Posted on January 17, 2023 · It would feature mixed income apartments and retail space where visitors and residents can connect to shopping and business on foot. 

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Houston Matters

Houston busking ordinance challenger happy after courts strike down restrictions targeting street musicians

Ariel Worthy

Posted on January 12, 2023 · The now-defunct Houston ordinance required artists to get permission from business owners and only perform in their allowed spot. It was also restricted to one neighborhood in the city.

Tags Anthony Barilla busking laws Houston Matters with Craig Cohen musicians in Houston

Immigration

Joe Biden tours El Paso for first border visit of his presidency

URIEL J. GARCÍA, Texas Tribune / Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 9, 2023 · He was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott upon arrival at the El Paso airport. Abbott has been a chief critic of Biden’s immigration policies and has frequently called on him to visit the border over the past year.

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