Articles tagged with "Jeff Sessions"

Plenty of politicians expressed outrage at Jeff Sessions over his Cole memo decision. But few acted. Here’s the data on who has and who hasn’t.

While other leaders offer only words, Colorado’s Republicans and Democrats are acting to protect state legalization.

“This is a significant change. It’s important to make sure people are aware of the impact of the Cole memo.”

Nevada Democrats expressed outrage while Republicans took a wait-and-see approach Thursday after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions called for federal prosecutors to decide whether to pursue marijuana cases in their districts.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer urged people to mobilize against Sessions’ decision, which he called “one of the stupidest decisions the attorney general has made.”

This week: Bruce enjoys California’s first legal day, Jeff Sessions kills the Cole Memo, Vermont moves to allow adult use, and Dave proposes senior discounts for all.

The state’s gov, AG, senators, and US attorney agree: Sessions move won’t alter Colorado’s commitment to its well-regulated cannabis industry.

Many in LA’s cannabis industry believe the declaration was more symbol than substance, adding they aren’t too concerned with the specter of a federal crackdown.

From the governor to the attorney general to the state’s top senator, Alaska politicians are ready to defend their state’s legal cannabis market.

From Governor Jay Inslee to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Washington state politicians are coming out swinging against the rescinding of the Cole memo.