Articles tagged with "Gavin Newsom"
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When It Comes to Cannabis, Trump Doesn’t Matter. Governors Do
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 7, 2019read moreTrump is hopeless on legalization. Meanwhile, local leaders are changing laws. Welcome to the Jared Polis Experience.
California Voters Advance Pro-Cannabis Governor, New Taxes
David Downs - Published on November 7, 2018read moreLt. Gov. Gavin Newsom ascended to the Governor’s mansion. Oakland voted to cut cannabis taxes.
What to Watch for in California’s Primary on Tuesday
Leafly Staff - Published on June 4, 2018read moreCalifornia’s June 5 primary acts as a microcosm of US cannabis politics, with advocates on the left and right. Here are the highlights.
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Here’s Where California’s Next Governor Stands on Cannabis
Peter Hecht - Published on May 29, 2018read moreCalifornia votes on June 5. So far it’s Gavin Newsom vs. five contenders. Will they help or hurt the state’s fastest-growing industry?
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‘Democracy Dies in Dankness’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Dave Schmader - Published on February 2, 2018read moreFrom Trumpy typos to expunged convictions, here are the week’s most notable cannabis quotables.
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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?
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The Dianne Feinstein Mystery: Why Is She California’s Last Prohibitionist?
Peter Hecht - Published on September 25, 2017read moreShe announced her re-election bid this morning. But will her drug warrior ways hurt her chances for another term?
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Gavin Newsom Racking Up Cannabis $$$ in California Governors Race
Gage Peake - Published on August 21, 2017read moreCampaign donations from the cannabis industry are starting to pop up in campaign disclosure forms in California, as the race to replace Gov. Brown heats up.
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The Haymaker: Polis Party Is a Pivot Point in Canna-Politics
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 10, 2017read moreNext-gen candidates for governor are embracing the cannabis industry, not just tolerating it. Jared Polis led the way last night.
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The Shake: The New Yorker’s Licensing Fail and a Very Sad Alabama Mother
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 22, 2016read moreMassachusetts AG tells voters to hold their horses, California legalization gets a predictable endorsement, and the New Yorker weighs in on licensing.
