Cannabis

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Reps. Lou Correa and Peter Meijer introduce legislation to research cannabis as an alternative to opioids for veterans

On: May 2, 2021

In: Health and Wellness, Military, Veterans

Congressmen Lou Correa (D-CA) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) reintroduced The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021. The bipartisan and bicameral legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform clinical research on the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in treating veterans’ post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. …continue reading

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Correa condemns AG Barr’s misuse of Department Of Justice

By: courtesy

On: June 25, 2020

In: Government, Judiciary

Congressman Lou Correa condemned Attorney General William Barr over allegations he directed the Department of Justice Antitrust Division to investigate legal cannabis businesses “out of personal animosity.” The allegations originate from the written testimony of current Department of Justice employee and Antitrust Division Trial Lawyer, John Elias. In his testimony, …continue reading

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The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s cannabis-related proposals

By: courtesy

On: February 17, 2020

In: Financial, Government

The Legislative Analyst’s Office has just published the following report: The 2020-21 Budget: The Governor’s Cannabis-Related Proposals In this report, we (1) provide some background on cannabis regulation and taxation in California; (2) describe the Governor’s proposals; and (3) provide recommendations on these proposals for legislative consideration. Governor’s Proposals. The …continue reading

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Stanton Mayor clarifies Measure A and B regarding cannabis taxation, motel fees

By: courtesy

On: December 16, 2019

In: Business, Stanton

On November 5, 2019, voters of [Stanton] overwhelmingly supported two measures that would tax any type of cannabis businesses and increase motel visitor’s fees on those staying in our local motels. Because of a lot of misinformation that was sent out by the opponent of both measures, I want to …continue reading

Congressman Rouda and Senator Schatz lead bipartisan letter to AG Barr on improving cannabis research

By: courtesy

On: December 9, 2019

In: Government

Congressman Harley Rouda (CA-48) and Senator Brian Schatz (HI), sent a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to amend current policies to improve research on cannabis. The letter was also signed by Senators Cory Gardner (CO) and Kamala Harris (CA) as well as 17 …continue reading

Stanton votes to tax marijuana, raise hotel bed tax

By: Shelley Henderson

On: November 11, 2019

In: Business, Community, Government, Stanton

According to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, there are about 15,000 registered voters in the City of Stanton. Only about 3,000 voted in the most recent election. There were two questions on the ballot: Measure A asked for voter approval to tax marijuana-based businesses. This covered both cannabis and …continue reading

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Treasurer Fiona Ma and Assemblymember Rob Bonta seek temporary cannabis tax reduction

By: courtesy

On: January 29, 2019

In: Financial, Government

State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA and Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D – Alameda) announced that their Temporary Cannabis Tax Reduction bill is one step closer to becoming a reality as Assembly Bill 286 (AB 286) was introduced in the State Capitol. The bill would temporarily reduce California’s cannabis excise tax from …continue reading