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The Potential Future Of American Cannabis Politics
Lane Trachy 2019-10-31

The Potential Future Of American Cannabis Politics

It is important to examine where presidential candidates stand on legalization to begin to understand the future of American cannabis politics.

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Trump Attorney General Pick Supports State Cannabis Laws
Lane Trachy 2019-01-29

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.

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Midterm Cannabis Legalization Occurs in Three States Ahead of Sessions Firing
Lane Trachy 2018-11-08

Midterm Cannabis Legalization Occurs in Three States Ahead of Sessions Firing

Cannabis advocates excited as four states voted on midterm cannabis legalization measures on Tuesday and Attorney General Jeff Sessions was fired Wednesday.

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Secret Trump Administration Cannabis War Stokes Fears
Lane Trachy 2018-08-30

Secret Trump Administration Cannabis War Stokes Fears

The Marijuana Policy Coordination Committee is part of a secret cannabis war being conducted by the Trump administration and AG Sessions.

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Colorado Senator Gardner Holds Department of Justice Hostage Over State Medical Marijuana Access
Lane Trachy 2018-02-13

Colorado Senator Gardner Holds Department of Justice Hostage Over State Medical Marijuana Access

Republican Senator Cory Gardner is protesting Jeff Sessions’ decision on states’ medical marijuana access by blocking votes on DOJ officials.

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State Marijuana Laws Would Be Protected Under Bipartisan REFER Act
Lane Trachy 2018-01-18

State Marijuana Laws Would Be Protected Under Bipartisan REFER Act

After Jeff Sessions repealed the Cole Memo earlier this month, the REFER Act was introduced to quell fears over federal intrusion over state marijuana laws.

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Jeff Sessions Calls For End To Cole Memo Policies
Lane Trachy 2018-01-09

Jeff Sessions Calls For End To Cole Memo Policies

AG Jeff Sessions recently called for an end to the policies of the Cole Memo. The memo protected medical marijuana states from any federal prosecution.

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All Charges Dismissed In Notorious Kettle Falls Five Case
Lane Trachy 2018-01-04

All Charges Dismissed In Notorious Kettle Falls Five Case

All charges were dismissed in the Kettle Falls Five yesterday. The case made headlines because it was a prime example of federal intervention in medical marijuana states.

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Looking Back At The Cannabis Industry's 2017 And What To Expect in 2018
Lane Trachy 2018-01-02

Looking Back At The Cannabis Industry's 2017 And What To Expect in 2018

2017 may have been the biggest year ever for the cannabis industry. 2018 may be even better with more states expected to legalize and more money to be made.

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Republican Cannabis Support Rises By Nearly 10% In 2017
Lane Trachy 2017-10-26

Republican Cannabis Support Rises By Nearly 10% In 2017

Republicans have not typically been linked to cannabis reform. A new Gallup poll from 2017 shows Republican cannabis support has reached 51%.

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Marijuana Related Arrests Increased In 2016
Lane Trachy 2017-10-03

Marijuana Related Arrests Increased In 2016

Although legalization of marijuana in the U.S. has gained significant traction, marijuana related arrests increased substantially in 2016. Learn more here.

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Bipartisan Group of Senators Reintroduce CARERS Act
Lane Trachy 2017-06-26

Bipartisan Group of Senators Reintroduce CARERS Act

As more states continue to legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational use, a…

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Kettle Falls Five Could Decide Congress & DOJ Battle Over Medical Marijuana
Chris Nazarenus 2017-05-22

Kettle Falls Five Could Decide Congress & DOJ Battle Over Medical Marijuana

The federal government prosecuted the Kettle Falls Five family for growing marijuana, even though they held medical authorizations in Washington State.

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Jeff Sessions Brings Back Mandatory Minimum Sentences - Becomes the Most Dangerous Man in America
Lane Trachy 2017-05-16

Jeff Sessions Brings Back Mandatory Minimum Sentences - Becomes the Most Dangerous Man in America

Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R-Al.) has had a tumultuous first few months in office….

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Don’t Tread On Weed
Daily Dose 2016-12-18

Don’t Tread On Weed

A Conversation About Marijuana Legalization From The Denver Post Don’t Tread On Weed- By…

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