Sessions: Justice Dept. will try to adopt 'responsible policies' for enforcement of federal anti-marijuana laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will try to adopt "responsible policies" for enforcement of federal anti-marijuana laws, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday, adding that he believes violence surrounds sales and use of the drug in the U.S.In a meeting with reporters, Sessions said the department was reviewing an Obama administration Justice Department memo that gave states flexibility in passing marijuana laws."Experts are telling me there's more violence around marijuana than one would think," Sessions said.The comments were in keeping with remarks last week from White House spokesman Sean Spicer, who said the Justice Department would step up enforcement of federal law against recreational marijuana.
Pot shops, Seattle City Attorney react to Trump administration hints at enforcing federal marijuana laws
There is a lot of uncertainty in the Pacific Northwest after the Trump administration signaled it may start enforcing federal marijuana laws but Washington state officials have vowed to fight any crackdown.
White House hints at recreational marijuana crackdown
The White House on Thursday hinted that it will crack down on federal laws prohibiting the recreational use of marijuana — deviating from the less aggressive policy the previous administration implemented when some states began legalizing the drug.
Ferguson: State 'will use every tool at our disposal' to fight feds to keep legal pot
SEATTLE — Washington state is ready to fight if necessary to keep its legal marijuana, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Thursday after White House spokesman Sean Spicer hinted at a federal crackdown."We will resist any efforts to thwart the will of the voters in Washington," Ferguson said.
Trump administration hints at 'greater enforcement' of marijuana laws
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Feds may crack down on states that legalized recreational marijuana
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is suggesting the Trump administration may crack down on states that have legalized recreational marijuana.
$60,000 cash, dozens of marijuana plants found at scene of Kitsap County murders
BREMERTON, Wash. -- Investigators say they found about $60,000 in cash and 33 mature marijuana plants at a Kitsap County property where three victims of a quadruple homicide were found in a burning home.The Kitsap Sun reports that court records say more than $50,000 was found in a safe under the master bedroom bed and $7,000 was found in a bank bag in a dresser.
Oregon bill would make it illegal to fire workers for using marijuana off the clock
SALEM, Ore. -- A bill proposed in the Oregon legislature would prevent employers from firing workers for using marijuana while off the clock.SB 301 would amend the current law, which allows lawful tobacco use, to provide the same protections for legal marijuana use.Except in the case of:
Burger King employees accused of selling marijuana to customers ordering 'fries extra crispy'
EPPING, N.H. — Two employees from a New Hampshire Burger King were arrested for allegedly selling pot to customers who said the code word "fries extra crispy" at the drive-thru window.Garrett Norris, 20, of Raymond, and Meagan Dearborn, 19, of Raymond, New Hampshire, were arrested after cops conducted an undercover operation on Jan. 21, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported.Police received multiple tips that drugs were being sold at the fast food restaurant.
Do you know this pot? Several pounds of marijuana delivered to wrong address
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Police in Indiana are searching for the owner of several pounds of marijuana after the wrong recipient received it.Police say a resident contacted them after 5.5 pounds of weed was dropped off at the wrong address.If you or someone you know is the rightful owner of this weed, the Columbus police are asking that you bring your ID to the police station to claim it.
Local families lobbying for a bill that would allow medical marijuana in Washington schools
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- More than 50 children in Washington are authorized in a database to receive medical marijuana for various illnesses.
State lawmakers to consider allowing medical marijuana at public schools
SEATTLE -- Washington lawmakers this week will consider a bill that would allow parents to administer medical marijuana to their children on school grounds.The House Committee on Health Care & Wellness is scheduled to consider the bill Tuesday during a public hearing.
Free marijuana will be handed out on Trump's Inauguration Day
The DC Cannabis Coalition says it will hand out 4,200 joints of marijuana for free on Inauguration Day.
Officer allows teen caught with marijuana to do 200 push-ups instead of jail time
ARLINGTON, Texas -- When you're given the choice between jail and doing push-ups, the decision is pretty obvious.One teen in Texas was given the opportunity after an Arlington police officer caught him smoking marijuana outside of a local movie theater, WFAA reports.Earlier this week, officer Eric Ball was working off-duty when someone told him a teenager was smoking marijuana.When officer Ball got outside, the teen finished the cigarette and threw it away.
Report: Oregon's strict pot rules hurting industry
A new report argues that Oregon's strict rules around pesticide testing are hurting the state's fledgling recreational marijuana industry.
Man who killed Tacoma officer cited in 2015 marijuana dispensary assault
TACOMA, Wash. - The man who killed Tacoma police officer Reginald "Jake" Guitierrez on Wednesday night was punished last year for an assault at a Tacoma marijuana dispensary.Charging documents show Bruce Randell Johnson II was cited for fourth-degree assault and unlawful display of a weapon after a fight with staff at the dispensary.
Pot sales surge in Washington state surpass $200 million
Sales of marijuana products in Washington state have for the first time surpassed $200 million in a quarter.
Recreational marijuana nearly ready for sale in Alaska
Stores in Alaska are nearly ready to sell marijuana. This comes nearly two years after voters approved recreational pot use for adults.