This morning U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo rescinding Obama-era guidance on federal enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) as it relates to marijuana. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes had sharp words in response.
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News roundup: it’s Debora Juarez Day
Today’s news has two features on Debora Juarez. Plus lots of other things going on as the City Council gets down to business.
Continue readingNews roundup: police scrutiny
Increasing scrutiny of the Seattle Police Department leads the news this morning.
Continue readingMarijuana regulations revisited
The Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability Committee once again took up the revisions to the marijuana regulations, and once again it was a protracted discussion — though it showed the Council members at their best.
Continue readingThis week at the City Council: that’s a wrap
Apart from the marathon City Council meeting tomorrow, this week will be pretty quiet in the Council Chamber as the Council wraps things up for the year (and the term).
Continue readingNews roundup: election aftermath
City council new coverage this morning includes the continuing election aftermath punditry, plus reporting on outcomes of the 2016 budget and other Council actions this week.
Continue readingMorning news: SODO arena, marijuana zoning
This morning’s news coverage is dominated by coverage of the proposed changes to marijuana zoning, and the plan to build a new basketball/hockey arena in SODO.
Continue readingMarijuana zoning changes considered by council committee
This afternoon the Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee met to consider several items, including changes to zoning restrictions on marijuana commercial activities.
Continue readingMarijuana zoning updates to be considered
This week the Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee will consider an update to the city’s zoning for marijuana-related activity.
Continue readingThis week at the City Council – committee wrap-up
Now that the budget is done, things are getting busy for the City Council again — especially since there is only a month left before the end of several Council members’ terms (and only two weeks before they break for the holidays).
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