California Cities Rush To Pass New Marijuana Ordinances Ahead Of March 1 DeadlineJanuary 12, 2016 | Rich IbarraCalifornia cities and counties are passing new medical marijuana ordinances, trying to beat a March 1st deadline. That's when state regulations would go into effect if no local controls are in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Medical Marijuana Moving To Non-Residential Areas Of SacramentoDecember 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Law and Legislation Committee has approved taking another step towards changing the city zoning law for growing medical marijuana.
New Medical Marijuana Regulations One Step Closer To RealityNovember 10, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Law and Legislation Committee has approved changes to the city's medical marijuana ordinance. The changes will next go before the full council.
State GovernmentState May Finally Get Medical Marijuana RegulationsSeptember 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia may finally get medical marijuana regulations if the governor signs a package of bills approved by the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLooking For Solutions On Banking And MarijuanaJuly 31, 2015 | Katie OrrThe marijuana industry is rapidly expanding. But many banks refuse to work with the businesses because of conflicts with federal law. The California Board of Equalization held a meeting today to assess the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Barred From Business Expense Tax DeductionJuly 10, 2015(AP) - A federal appeals court says California medical marijuana dispensaries cannot deduct business expenses from their taxes.
State GovernmentLaw Eases Organ Transplant Process For Medical Marijuana PatientsJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrMedical marijuana patients in California may soon find it easier to get on the organ transplant list. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Carson City Medical Marijuana Grow Site ApprovedJune 25, 2015(AP) - A medical marijuana cultivation facility is coming to Carson City.
State GovernmentSpending Bill Has Medical Marijuana ProtectionsDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California medical marijuana industry is breathing a little easier now that the federal government has passed a funding bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLocal California Governments Driving Marijuana PolicyOctober 14, 2014 | Katie OrrWhile the state has avoided taking action on medical marijuana, local governments are increasingly taking it on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.