marijuana

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Brooklyn Park mayor has aspirations to improve racial equity in cannabis industry

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — The mayor of one of Minnesota’s largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry. Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston says his focus will be on helping people of color get into the industry to improve racial equity in the cannabis space. He’ll be recusing himself from all city business regarding cannabis […]

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City Council

Kalispell City Council finalizes $141M budget | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council approved the municipality’s $141 million budget and mill levy for fiscal year 2024 on Monday. Councilors nixed appropriations that would have seen $200,000 dedicated to proposed facilities renovations and $33,000 to City Council salary bumps. The city’s general fund, from which most municipal operations are funded, was set at about $15.5 million. […]

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Charlotte’s future with commercial marijuana to be discussed in city council meeting | #citycouncil

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (WILX) – City Council members and Charlotte residents will discuss commercial marijuana within city limits on Monday. On Aug. 21, officials will have a public hearing on two ordinances that involve marijuana establishments in Charlotte. People have five minutes to present their comments about the ordinances on Monday starting at 7 p.m. People […]

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City Council

Duluth City Council moves one step closer to finalizing marijuana smoking ordinance | #citycouncil

DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) — The Duluth City Council is one step closer to finalizing a recreational marijuana ordinance that creates smoking boundaries in the city. Since the state law legalizing marijuana went into effect last week, Duluth city councilors are working quickly to create an ordinance restricting where you can smoke pot across […]

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Sale of marijuana discussed by West Richland City Council | News | #citycouncil

WEST RICHLAND, Wash.- West Richland City Planning Committee met today and discussed the sale of marijuana in the city,  Nonstop local photographer attended meeting today.  The West Richland City Planning Committee Meeting was today July 13th at 6pm at the WR Municipal Services Building. The meeting was a discussion about possibly allowing permits to be given […]

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City Council

Rochester City Council – Pot Retailer Ordinance & Sales Tax Vote | #citycouncil

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) – The Rochester City Council has a busy agenda Monday evening with eight public hearings scheduled, including one that involves the state law legalizing recreational marijuana as of August 1. City staff is proposing a new ordinance that would limit the number of businesses that would be licensed to sell cannabis […]

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Arvin City Council unanimously declines pot shop proposal | #citycouncil

ARVIN, Calif. (KERO) — The Arvin City Council voted Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would allow storefront sales of recreational cannabis in Arvin. All 5 members of the council voted ‘no’ on the proposal. The vote comes after several Arvin residents voiced their opposition to the measure during the public comment period of the […]

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Alaska

Explore a vibrant world of arts and culture in Anchorage | #alaska | #politics

People look at art displayed at the Anchorage Museum in downtown Anchorage during First Friday on Dec. 2, 2022. (Emily Mesner / ADN) Whether you’re culturally curious, into the arts or hung up on history, Anchorage’s arts and culture scene has you covered. Museums and galleries across town showcase perspectives, experiences, treasures and truths that […]

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Northampton mayor won’t sign retail pot shop ordinance

Published: 1/30/2023 5:03:32 PM Modified: 1/30/2023 5:03:19 PM NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra will not sign an ordinance approved by the City Council earlier this month that limits the number of cannabis dispensaries in the city to 12, although the ordinance may still take effect this week as the mayor has also yet to veto […]

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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb prevails on marijuana legislation

City Council President Blaine Griffin (L) and Mayor Justin Bibb (R) outside the Justice Center in April. Photo: Sam Allard/Axios Mayor Justin Bibb has a new policy victory to celebrate. Driving the news: Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation to empower cities and county prosecutors to expunge low-level marijuana convictions. The legislation, an amendment to […]

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