Tag: Jeff Sessions
Federal Authorities Threaten to Shut Down Las Vegas Cannabis Cup
The marijuana industry has been under constant threat from federal authorities over the past week.
In recent years, the marijuana industry has been able to...
Jeff Sessions Links Marijuana With Violent Behavior
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions added to the anxiety already permeating the marijuana industry since White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week suggested "greater...
Washington State AG Bob Ferguson Promises to Fight Back if Feds Pursue Marijuana Crackdown
Governor Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson say they are ready to defend Washington’s marijuana laws as the White House suggests a crackdown...
Sheriff: Jeff Sessions May Keep Status Quo for Cannabis Law
The recently confirmed U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, may not look to tear down the marijuana industry after all.
Many in the cannabis industry have...
New Attorney General Jeff Sessions: Cannabis Biz Reactions a Mixed Bag
Will new Attorney General Jeff Sessions be a bitter pill to swallow for the cannabis industry? Reports are mixed to say the least. Former...
Tom Price Is the Newest Anti-Cannabis Crusader to Be Confirmed in Trump’s Cabinet
Rep. Tom Price, like Attorney General Jeff Sessions, has a documented history of voting against cannabis reform.
In a vote that was cast in the...
What Does Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Mean for Cannabis?
President Donald J. Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch as his choice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
When successful business icon Donald Trump announced his...
Jeff Sessions Finally Comments on Marijuana in Confirmation Hearing
As the industry waits anxiously, Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) finally commented on marijuana for the first time since being announced as President-Elect Donald Trump's...
Cannabis Industry Outpaces the Growth of the Dot-Com Surge
Sales for the cannabis industry in North America totaled $6.7 billion in 2016.
Cannabis sales grew by 30 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to...
Obama Talks Marijuana Amidst Industry Concern Over Trump and Sessions
Obama made what could be his final public comments on marijuana as President of the United States.
Several weeks ago, the marijuana industry enjoyed its...