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Rep. Earl Blumenauer urged people to mobilize against Sessions’ decision, which he called “one of the stupidest decisions the attorney general has made.”

House lawmakers are expected to give final approval to slight changes to the original bill, and Republican Gov. Phil Scott has said he’d sign the legislation.

This week: Bruce enjoys California’s first legal day, Jeff Sessions kills the Cole Memo, Vermont moves to allow adult use, and Dave proposes senior discounts for all.

The state’s gov, AG, senators, and US attorney agree: Sessions move won’t alter Colorado’s commitment to its well-regulated cannabis industry.

Many in LA’s cannabis industry believe the declaration was more symbol than substance, adding they aren’t too concerned with the specter of a federal crackdown.

From the governor to the attorney general to the state’s top senator, Alaska politicians are ready to defend their state’s legal cannabis market.

From Governor Jay Inslee to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Washington state politicians are coming out swinging against the rescinding of the Cole memo.

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s what it all means.

“With no prior notice to Congress, the Justice Department has trampled on the will of the voters in CO and other states.”—Cory Gardner, US Senator from Colorado

The Massachusetts’ Cannabis Control Commission will continue to fulfill voters’ will by implementing the state law that allows for the adult use of cannabis.