Articles tagged with "government"
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San Francisco Creates Centralized ‘Office of Cannabis’
Ben Adlin - Published on July 20, 2017Read moreAhead of legal, adult-use sales kicking off next year, San Francisco has created a new office to serve as a hub for all things cannabis.
San Diego DA’s Exit is a Celebration for All, Especially Cannabis Advocates
Chase Scheinbaum - Published on July 7, 2017Read moreLegalization advocates (and a jazz band) gathered in San Diego to celebrate the departure of DA Bonnie Dumanis, who took a harsh stance on cannabis.
AG Nominee Sessions Headed to a Full Senate Vote
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 31, 2017Read moreThough the ultimate outcome—passage out of committee—was expected a week ago, few expected such a close tally.
We’re Watching the Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearings So You Don’t Have To
Leafly Staff - Published on January 10, 2017Read moreIf confirmed, Trump’s nominee for US attorney general could determine the future of legal cannabis in the country.
Colorado Cannabis Regulators Enter Private Consulting
The Associated Press - Published on January 5, 2017Read moreThe governor’s cannabis coordinator and the head of the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division will leave government to offer their services to other clients.
Vermont Governor Weighs Pardons for Small Amounts of Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on December 9, 2016Read moreOutgoing Gov. Peter Shumlin, who supported legalization this year, invited residents convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis to apply for pardons.
Here’s How Congress Can Protect Cannabis From the Trump Administration
Ben Adlin - Published on November 18, 2016Read moreIt wouldn’t be hard for the Trump administration to target legal cannabis. But Congress could help prevent it.
Trump Picks Jeff Sessions as Attorney General, Stoking Fears of Cannabis Crackdown
Leafly Staff - Published on November 18, 2016Read moreThe Alabama senator is no friend of cannabis—medical, adult-use, or otherwise. Will he turn the clock back to “Just Say No”?
California Legalization Creates Accidental Tax Holiday for Patients
Ben Adlin - Published on November 17, 2016Read moreDo you have a Department of Public Health-issued medical marijuana ID card? If so, you’ve just gotten out of paying state tax on cannabis until 2018.
Are Postal Workers Stealing Illegal Cannabis Shipments?
Gage Peake - Published on November 17, 2016Read moreInternal audit reveals few safeguards to prevent federal postal employees from stealing illicit packages of cannabis.