marijuana

City Council

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 […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
City Council

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 […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
Mayor

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 […]

Read More
Mayor

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 […]

Read More
Alaska

Senate GOP faces politics vs. policy battle on marijuana | #alaska | #politics

The omnibus package is on the path to passage, but the expected exclusion of marijuana banking reform has spawned a battle in the Senate GOP. For months, top Democrats and a number of Republicans had high hopes that legislation allowing banks to offer services to cannabis businesses in states where it has been legalized would […]

Read More
City Council

City Council passes ordinance allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to be placed in the medical district | #citycouncil

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Huntsville City leaders voted to keep future medical marijuana dispensaries within the confines of the medical district on Thursday night. “When I think of the Medical District, it’s a very small area, right?” said District 2′s David Little. “Generally, where is a spot that is in the medical district that a […]

Read More
City Council

Voters rally after Harker Heights City Council overturns Proposition A | #citycouncil

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (KWTX) – The group that helped decriminalize low levels of marijuana in Killeen and Harker Heights is now back on the ground to rally voters after the Harker Heights city council overturned Proposition A. With just nine days left to collect 350 signatures from registered Harker Heights voters, the organization called “Ground […]

Read More
City Council

Madison City council discusses medical marijuana dispensaries in work session with approaching deadline | #citycouncil

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – City leaders in Madison are debating whether medical cannabis dispensaries should be allowed to open within city limits. On Wednesday, they discussed the potential in a work session. Councilmembers John Seifert and Karen Denzine were vocal about their worries when it comes to the implementation. Both believe marijuana could be considered […]

Read More