Alaska Lawmakers Send United Message to Feds on Legal Weed
The recent action at the State Capitol in Juneau echoes sentiments nationally about the use and regulation of cannabis.
Despite Popular Support, State and Local Officials Heavily Divided on Marijuana Legalization
Route Fifty's new survey shows local government officials are particularly skeptical.
Cautious Optimism From Marijuana States Following Senator’s Trump Assurance
But “this president has demonstrated a willingness to go back on his word,” according to Washington state’s attorney general.
Pizza, Pad Thai and Pot: Home Delivery of Marijuana Is Legal in These States
Lawmakers states that pioneered recreational marijuana legalization have been reluctant to allow home delivery, even in an era when consumers are used to getting more items delivered.
Hazy Outlook for Congressional Response to Justice Dept.'s Overhauled Marijuana Guidance
"I don't think we've come together around one particular legislative proposal," according to Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado.
Bipartisan Support for Amendment That Would Block DOJ Crackdown on State-Regulated Marijuana
"I feel that a majority of the House would support this," said U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Colorado Democrat. Nearly 70 lawmakers have signed a letter in favor of the provision.
Colorado GOP Senator Pushes Back on Revised Justice Dept. Marijuana Guidance
Sen. Cory Gardner met with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday to discuss his concerns.
Trump Administration's Shift on Marijuana Could Imperil Banking Arrangements
By forcing cannabis businesses to rely on cash, the move might make businesses, owners and employees vulnerable to theft and complicate state efforts to collect taxes on drug sales.
Justice Department Rescinds Obama-era Marijuana Guidance
The move by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions stirs uncertainty for states that have legalized cannabis sales and production.
Why It’s Getting Easier for Marijuana Companies to Open Bank Accounts
Banks and credit unions are becoming more comfortable serving marijuana businesses. But the progress could be wiped out by President Trump’s Justice Department.
Where Buying Marijuana Is Legal, But There’s Nowhere to Smoke It
Although some lawmakers have tried, no state legislature has yet carved out rules for cannabis lounges, cafes or tasting rooms.
Colorado Ski Towns Look to Fund Mental Health Services by Taxing Pot
Idyllic locales sometimes stigmatize mental illness the most.
Legal Marijuana Is Not Staying Where It’s Supposed to in the U.S.
New research shows that its tough to keep legalized marijuana from moving across state borders.
Another Volley Between States and the Justice Department Over Recreational Marijuana
In the latest round of official correspondence, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown highlighted the state’s tracking measures for pot and noted flaws with a report U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions referenced.
As Sessions Looks More Closely at Legal Weed, State Officials Point to Regulatory Successes
“We're trying to be flexible, to bring the understanding…, the agency's history and legacy of knowledge to bear on this new industry,” according to Mark Pettinger, an Oregon Liquor Control Commission public affairs officer.
Despite Growing Support for Marijuana, Legalization Faces Rocky Road
This year, Vermont came close to becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana through the Legislature. Other states spent the first half of 2017 battling over regulations to govern voter-approved pot sales.
A California County Supervisor’s Wisdom on Regulating Legalized Marijuana
WATCH: According to Humboldt County Supervisor Rex Bohn, the marijuana industry isn’t just about growing and selling.
Alaska Senator Asks Deputy A.G. the ‘Bigger Question’ About Legalized Marijuana in States
Rod Rosenstein said previous Justice Department policy remains in place—for now.
How Prosecutors Are Responding to Shifting Views on Marijuana
A new National District Attorneys Association report “puts prosecutors on the map” on key issues facing the future of marijuana use.
N.J. Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Is ‘Beyond Stupidity,’ Gov. Says
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: NYC maps rampant sidewalk sheds; Conn. city settles police discrimination suit; Sacramento strengthens ‘sanctuary city’ status.
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