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When California Needs Cannabis Laws, it Calls This Highway Patrolman
Peter Hecht - Published on November 16, 2017Read moreRep. Tom Lackey once arrested drivers for cannabis possession. Now he creates the rules that protect it—and halt out-of-state diversion.
San Francisco Almost Certainly Won’t Be Selling Cannabis on Jan. 1
Chris Roberts - Published on November 15, 2017Read moreAmid infighting and delays, the Board of Supervisors pushed back a key vote. Now a bigger battle is brewing.
Jury Acquits ‘Nice Guy’ Who Admitted Selling Cannabis to a Cop
Tom McCain - Published on November 15, 2017Read moreLast month I watched a trial jury do the right thing and let a defendant go free—despite the fact that, by the strict letter of the law, the man was guilty.
Wisconsin Governor Candidate Favors Legalizing Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on November 14, 2017Read moreThere have been small signs of movement in the Legislature. A bipartisan bill introduced this year would have loosened penalties for possessing cannabis.
Recreational Marijuana Rules Rile Cannabis-Friendly San Francisco
The Associated Press - Published on November 14, 2017Read moreWriting local rules in the cannabis-friendly city has taken a contentious turn as critics try to restrict where products can be sold.
6 Ways to Advocate for a Pro-Cannabis Local Government
Hayley Fox - Published on November 13, 2017Read moreHere’s how to rally support of local officials as members of a community that’s long carried social stigma.
The Haymaker: Sending Sessions Back to the Senate Could Boost Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 13, 2017Read moreIf Jeff Sessions steps down to re-take his old Senate seat, the move could carry legal cannabis over the finish line.
New York Adds PTSD as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on November 13, 2017Read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo said potential beneficiaries include veterans as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime, and accidents.
How Veterans Are Leading the Fight for Cannabis Reform
Nick Etten - Published on November 11, 2017Read moreCannabis is saving the lives of veterans, and they’re using their battle-hardened skills to ensure their brothers and sisters gain full legal access to medical cannabis.
In California, This Candidate Hopes a Cannabis Tax Plan Boosts His Profile
Peter Hecht - Published on November 10, 2017Read moreJohn Chiang is the state treasurer, and he wants to be governor. But will his well-crafted tax plan be enough to overcome Gavin Newsom’s charisma?