Washington’s Legislature is Close to Passing Reform to Curb the LCB’s Harsh Enforcement Techniques
Lawmakers in Olympia may soon force the state’s weed regulator to loosen penalties on pot farmers and retailers, metaphorically forcing…
Banks urge Congress to fully Open the Marijuana Market to Banking
Bank officials and others urged Congress on Wednesday to fully open the doors of the U.S. banking system to the…
Congress is Attempting to Legalize Hemp in the US
Despite majority public support in favor of marijuana legalization, and super-majority support in favor of medical cannabis access, members of…
Washington’s Appeals Court agreed with the State Attorney General’s opinion on local marijuana bans
A three-judge state court of appeals panel today ruled that local jurisdictions have the authority to ban marijuana sales, agreeing…
US Department of Justice Announcement
Following US Attorney Jeff Sessions rescission of the Cole Memorandum, the WSLCB and the Governor have stated that they will…
Trump Administration Taking Step That Could Threaten Marijuana Legalization Movement
The Trump administration freed federal prosecutors on Thursday to more aggressively enforce marijuana laws, effectively threatening to undermine the legalization…
Washington Attorney General and Governor push back against US Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ comments on Washington’s regulated marijuana industry
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he’s disappointed with a letter from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions about the state’s…
New Marijuana Legislation awaiting Governor Inslee’s Signature
Just before Olympia’s regular session ended last week, a huge “omnibus bill” of pot laws quietly passed the legislature. The…
Cindy Flynn Presents at Seminar on Issues Facing the Marijuana Industry in Washington State
Cindy Flynn spoke at a recent seminar in Seattle entitled Medical and Recreational Marijuana in Washington State. Held at the…
Seattle is Going Gourmet with Marijuana and Tourism
The marijuana industry is trying to move away from its pizza-and-Doritos roots as folks explore how to safely serve marijuana…