In the last few days, California Senator and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris embraced and expanded on her full support of federal cannabis legalization.
12 Feb
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29 Jan
Trump Attorney General Pick Supports State Cannabis Laws
The cannabis community was collectively relieved at the news of William Barr’s AG appointment as he has stated that he will observe state cannabis laws.
21 Nov
Possible New Attorney General Thinks Marijuana Isn’t For “Good People”
Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions For Attorney General, Puts Legalized Marijuana At Risk Possible new Attorney General thinks marijuana isn’t for “good people”- Sen. Sessions, whom Trump has stated he plans to appoint as attorney general, has strong opposition to marijuana. “We need grown-ups in charge in Washington to say marijuana is not the kind of thing
24 Jan
WA Governor Meets with Eric Holder on Marijuana Law
“We want to find a pathway forward. But if it comes to it, the Washington Attorney General’s Office will be prepared for a legal fight” WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson. By Kevin Robillard | Published in Politico.com Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said a Tuesday meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder was a “confidence builder” as his
06 Apr
Local, State Officials Decry Federal Attacks on Medical Marijuana Program
By Kris Hermes | Published in Americans for Safe Access A coalition of medical marijuana patients, activists, dispensing centers, and concerned citizens has compelled public officials to stand up to recent federal attacks. Last week, the coalition “San Francisco United for Safe Access” held a press conference with several city supervisors and state officials, decrying
02 Jun
AG Holder: DOJ is Working to “Clarify” Federal Position on Medical Marijuana
By Kris Hermes | Published in Americans for Safe Access At a press conference earlier today in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was peppered with questions about medical marijuana. This is understandable, given that a month ago U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha sent a letter to Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee and other state officials threatening:
10 May
Four Prominent San Bernardino Figures Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Bribery in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme
On Behalf Of Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Press Office SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Three men were arrested this morning in San Bernardino County in a $102 million bribery scheme. A fourth, former Supervisor Paul Biane, remains a fugitive from justice. The four individuals were indicted yesterday by the San Bernardino County Grand Jury on 29 counts of conspiracy to
11 Jan
AG Faces Tough ASA Questions
ASA‘s work with House Judiciary Committee members this year resulted in tough questions for U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, when Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) each pressed the AG on issues that affect medical cannabis patients.
02 Nov
Election 2010 Results – Attorney General – California
UPDATE – November 4, 2010 – 7:25 PM – PST – VERY CLOSE CONTEST
100% precincts partially reported – provisional and late absentee ballots still being counted
11,837 vote difference
Kamala D. Harris (Dem) – 45.9% – 3,320,911 Votes
Steve Cooley (Rep) – 45.7% – 3,309,074 Votes