President Donald Trump has selected one of his earliest campaign supporters to become the next drug czar of the United States. Earlier last week, the White House announced that Trump fully intends to nominate Pennsylvania Republican Tom Marino to oversee …
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Nevada’s Native American Tribes Are Betting Big on Marijuana
Nevada Native American tribal leaders can now deal directly with Governor Brian Sandoval on an issue that could bring economic development and support to their small communities thanks to a monumental bill Sandoval signed in June. Senate Bill 375 allows for Nevada …
Read More »New Jersey, Vermont, and Rhode Island State Legislatures Could Pass Marijuana Laws in 2018 – News
Although state legislatures all over the country have been apprehensive to pass measures pertaining to the legalization of marijuana, that could all change in 2018, according to a report from Marijuana Business Daily. A number of states are set to …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Proposes Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Illegal Drug Distribution – News
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett have announced a new public safety legislative package that would strengthen penalties for dangerous drug dealers and extend protection for witnesses of crimes. …
Read More »Could Trump’s threat get his Mexico-US border wall built?
Published: Aug 31, 2017, 12:27 pm • Updated: Aug 31, 2017, 12:27 pm By Lesley Clark, McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening a government shutdown unless he gets Congress to pony up cash for his border …
Read More »Roger Stone (Halfheartedly) Apologizes to the Cannabis Industry for Past Comments – News
Political strategist Roger Stone, a man who has built a successful career on Capitol Hill by knowing exactly when and where to pull the trigger, is now apologizing for any racist and misogynistic comments he may have made throughout the …
Read More »Spending bill would slash disaster relief to fund Trump’s border wall
Published: Aug 30, 2017, 12:19 pm • Updated: Aug 30, 2017, 3:04 pm By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Disaster relief after Harvey-caused epic flooding in Texas tops an already crowded agenda when President Donald …
Read More »Republican Voter Turnout Strategy Could Sabotage Marijuana Legalization Efforts in 2018 – News
President Donald Trump’s administration is apparently hashing out a scheme to put conservative initiatives on the ballot in the 2018 midterm election in order to maintain Republican control. It is a ploy that could ultimately end up sabotaging liberal agendas …
Read More »Florida Sees Major Increase in Doctors Registered to Recommend Medical Marijuana – News
Last year, Florida voters decided to expand the state’s highly restrictive medical marijuana program, but lawmakers have struggled to adhere to the wishes of their frustrated constituents. Governor Rick Scott and Republican policymakers have tried to maintain the severely limited …
Read More »Humboldt County launches campaign against illegal indoor cannabis grows
Published: Aug 29, 2017, 2:28 pm • Updated: Aug 29, 2017, 2:28 pm By Will Houston, The Cannifornian The Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff’s Organization launched a public outreach and advertising campaign this week against illegal indoor cannabis grows and is …
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