Marijuana Legalization In Maryland Is Pushing One City’s Mayor Out Of The Hemp Business
“We have to sell the farm,” said Federalsburg Mayor Kimberly Abner. “We’re not growing this year because we’re basically putting Maryland’s cannabis farmers out of business.” Maryland Problems by Brian…
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Former Mayor of Adelanto, California Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Pot-Related Bribes
On August 4, former Adelanto, California mayor Richard Kerr was found guilty of taking cannabis-related bribes while in office. According to coverage from the Los Angeles Times, Kerr was sentenced…
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Minneapolis Mayor Orders Police Stop Arrests for Psychedelics
Minneapolis, Minnesota is set to become a haven for people who turn to psychedelics for depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that he had signed an…
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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Moves to Expunge Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
Cleveland, Ohio, is speeding up the process to expunge records of low-level misdemeanor marijuana convictions after a state bill removed the mayor’s powers. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Appointed at age…
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Washington, D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Pot Bill
The recently passed bill Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0113) was sponsored in February 2021 by Washington DC Council President Phil Mendelson. The Washington, DC Council passed unanimously on…
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NYC Mayor Promises Crackdown on Illicit Pot Retailers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that his administration is ready to crack down on the growing number of illegal cannabis retailers across five boroughs. “We have no…
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Seattle Mayor Introduces Bills to Enhance Equity in Cannabis Industry
People are asking, voices are being heard calling for a fairer cannabis industry, and leaders in Seattle, Washington are making changes. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced three new bills A…
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Mississippi Medical Marijuana Initiative Overturned by Mayor and State Supreme Court
The Mississippi Supreme Court recently overturned Initiative 65, which would have established a strong medical marijuana program in Magnolia, with a shocking ruling that surprised marijuana supporters across the country.…
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