Why Some Regulation on The Cannabis Market Is Necessary Over the years I have heard virtually every argument in favor and against the legalization of cannabis. Today we’re talking about why some advocates of cannabis don’t want legalization but rather have a model where everyone can do whatever they want…
Published: Aug 16, 2017, 3:27 pm • Updated: Aug 16, 2017, 3:27 pm By Polly Washburn, The Cannabist Staff Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ letter to Alaska’s governor took a similar tone to his letters to other legal recreational marijuana states, questioning whether the The Last Frontier state’s regulations were adequately…
Published: Jul 20, 2017, 12:58 pm • Updated: Jul 20, 2017, 1:07 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Colorado officials who oversee the state’s marijuana agencies are sharing details about a fact-finding visit earlier this week by federal law enforcement and drug policy administrators. Related: Feds hold closed-doors meetings…
Published: Jun 21, 2017, 8:30 am • Updated: Jun 21, 2017, 8:34 am By Kristen Wyatt, The Associated Press DENVER — Take a black-market business that relies on cash. Move the business out of the shadows by giving it government oversight. Hire new regulators to keep watch on the business,…
Published: Mar 20, 2017, 8:03 am • Updated: Mar 20, 2017, 3:24 pm By Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press BOSTON — Backers of legalized recreational marijuana urged Massachusetts legislators Monday to hold off, at least for now, on making any significant changes to a law voters approved in November. The…
Published: Mar 8, 2017, 8:43 am • Updated: Mar 8, 2017, 8:44 am By The La Daily News Pot will regulated in the city of Los Angeles. That’s because Measure M was approved Tuesday by voters. With all precincts reporting, 192,054 voters voted for the measure, giving it 79.36 percent…
Published: Feb 8, 2017, 10:02 am • Updated: Feb 8, 2017, 10:02 am By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska — A top state marijuana regulator says her office needs more staff to handle its workload. Sara Chambers, the acting director of Alaska’s Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office, told a…
Published: Sep 28, 2016, 8:33 am • Updated: Sep 28, 2016, 8:33 am By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — A marijuana industry group is asking Oregon lawmakers to delay Oct. 1 deadlines for the state’s new pot regulations by at least 30 days. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that the Oregon…
If you are in the area, I received the following alert out of Delaware: The Coalition to Regulate Cannabis in Delaware is holding a town hall forum next week on Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.. Come join MPP and the coalition to hear from: — Neill Franklin: Executive director, Law…
I received the following alert out of Delaware. Neill Franklin is one of my personal heroes. Attend if you are in the area, and spread the word: I am pleased to inform you that the Coalition to Regulate Cannabis in Delaware is holding a town hall forum on Tuesday, June…