CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As the state begins to roll out recreational marijuana, nearly 400 police K9s across Ohio trained to detect pot could soon face an early retirement. A local police department doesn't want to retire these highly trained dogs and is placing them inside a local high school to continue to serve. “Once the handler comes online, it can be anywhere from eight … [Read more...] about Legalization of marijuana in Ohio could force 100s of police K9s into early retirement
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Retiring Marijuana Lobbyist Justin Strekal Looks Back On Decade Of Capitol Hill Advocacy, Offering Advice On How To Win From Here
At the Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. last month, Justin Strekal fought back tears, reflecting on the storied congressional cannabis lobbying career he was leaving behind to tend to his family back in Ohio. The day before, Strekal was doing what he’s become best known for: sitting in a wood-paneled room advocating for marijuana reform on Capitol Hill—informing … [Read more...] about Retiring Marijuana Lobbyist Justin Strekal Looks Back On Decade Of Capitol Hill Advocacy, Offering Advice On How To Win From Here
Cannabis Congressman Calling It A Day
Congressman Earl Blumenauer, who has played a major role in cannabis-related reform efforts in the USA, has announced he will not seek re-election. “For fifty years, I have served in elected office at every level—as a State Legislator, Multnomah County Commissioner, Portland City Council member, and for 27 years as a member of Congress,” said Mr. Blumenauer. “It is a difficult … [Read more...] about Cannabis Congressman Calling It A Day
