FEDERAL
Title: Rep. Blumenauer launches PAC to defeat anti-pot lawmakers
Author: Statesman Jnl
Date: 8 November 2017
Extract: Oregon’s leading marijuana advocate in Congress, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, has formed a political action committee aimed at unseating anti-marijuana lawmakers.
The Portland Democrat’s Cannabis Fund is one in a growing suite of similar committees paying to promote weed-friendly candidates and policies. Pot committees raised at least $177,840 in the 2015-16 election cycle, Federal Election Commission records show.
Rep. Blumenauer Launches Cannabis Fund to Unseat Prohibitionist Lawmakers
CONNECTICUT
Title: Connecticut Medical Marijuana Facility Owner Faces Drug Charges
Author: Courant.com
Date: 8 November 2017
Extract: The principal of the Portland-based CT Pharmaceutical Solutions has surrendered his medical marijuana employee license and has been charged by Portland police after the state Department of Consumer Protection reported an anonymous tip this summer that he was “diverting marijuana” from the facility.
Andrew Bozzuto, 54, of North Branford, was taken into custody on Oct. 2 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and illegal sale of a controlled substance, police records show. Bozzuto surrendered his individual license but the company, which produces marijuana for medical purposes, is still operating. A lawyer for CT Pharmaceutical Solutions said the company is cooperating with police.
INDIANA
Indiana Prosecutors Pen Letter Opposing All Forms of Cannabis Legalization
MAINE
NEW JERSEY
Title: With Phil Murphy’s win, it’s ‘full steam ahead’ for legal marijuana
Author: NJ.com
Date: 8 November 2017
Extract: TRENTON — Democrat Phil Murphy’s victory in the governor’s race Tuesday night drives New Jersey “full-steam ahead” toward legalizing marijuana and cultivating an estimated $1.3 billion industry, the sponsor of the legislation said.
Throughout the campaign, Murphy has embraced the idea of making marijuana available for recreational use for people 21 and older. Early on, he made his support well-known that he would sign a legalization bill when it arrived on his desk.
Title: New Jersey marijuana legalization push gets big boost with Murphy’s win Democratic Senate President Steve Sweeney hopes to pass a recreational legalization measure as soon as the new governor gets settled
Author: Cannabist
Date: 8 November 2017
URL: http://www.thecannabist.co/2017/11/08/new-jersey-marijuana-legalization-murphy/91951/
Extract: TRENTON, N.J. — Proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in New Jersey say Phil Murphy’s win Tuesday night will pave the way for pot legislation.
NJ.com reports Democrat Phil Murphy defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno to succeed term-limited Gov. Chris Christie. Murphy is a strong supporter of legalizing and taxing marijuana. The governor-elect has highlighted an estimated $300 million in tax revenue from legal pot that he says could help fund education programs and public worker pensions.
PENNSYLVANIA
Title: Governor: More than 4,000 in Pa. seek medical marijuana
Author: Daily Item.com
Date: 8 November 2017
Extract: HARRISBURG – More than 4,000 people have registered with the state to try to get medical marijuana for themselves or a loved one, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday.
