Tag: Jeff Sessions
U.S. Attorney: ‘Massive’ Overproduction Feeding Black Market
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon growers are producing three times more cannabis than can be consumed, and the "massive" overproduction has been a boon for...
Caveat Cannabis
When the United States Senate anointed one of its own—Alabama Republican Jeff Sessions—attorney general in February 2017, the legal cannabis industry barely batted an...
Massachusetts to Become a Marijuana Sanctuary State?
A bill introduced by Massachusetts state lawmakers would shield marijuana consumers and businesses in compliance with state law from federal prosecution.
The tension between state and...
Legislation to Protect State Cannabis Laws Stay in Effect Until Feb. 8
The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment, a piece of legislation that defunds the Department of Justice from pursuing individuals or businesses abiding by state laws, remains intact...
Study: Legal Marijuana is Causing a Drop in Violent Crime
A new study by The Economic Journal found a drop in violent crime in states that border Mexico.
Last year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions claimed...
Marijuana Banking Bill Receives Support From 19 State Attorneys General
A bill in Congress that would allow banks to do business with the marijuana industry without fear of violating federal law, is picking up...
Justice Department Causes Confusion for Banks Over Marijuana Decision
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to change federal policy on the marijuana industry has caused headaches for banks....
Former DEA Agent: Legalizing Marijuana is Good for Economic Growth
Legalizing marijuana is a much better plan for the economy than prohibition, according to a former DEA agent.
"Regulated cannabis works," said Patrick Moen, managing...
New Hampshire Moves Closer to Legalizing Marijuana
Just days after Jeff Sessions moved to rescind the Cole Memo, New Hampshire lawmakers approved a bill that would approve adult marijuana use.
Lawmakers in...
Could Jeff Sessions’ Action on Cole Memo Impact 2018 Midterm Elections?
Will the unpopular move by Jeff Sessions to rescind the Cole Memo usher in a blue wave next November?
Yesterday's action by Attorney General Jeff...