Category: Outlaw Report
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The Outlaw Report Podcast: Prosecutorial Power in Prince George’s County
This week’s headlines: Washington D.C.’s mayor pushed for social equity, Virginia has stark choices for governor, and and Maryland still requires masks in dispensaries. Then, The Outlaw Report Podcast host Scott Cecil is joined by Prince George’s County public defender Stanford Fraser, who recently announced he was running for for State’s Attorney. Scott and Fraser…
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Virginia Watchdog Suggests Adding Misdemeanor Penalties For Cannabis. Advocates Say It’s a Bad Idea.
A Virginia government watchdog is recommending significant changes to the state’s cannabis laws just weeks before possession is set to become legal, and as regulators prepare for the launch of recreational sales in 2024. In a report published last week, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC), a state-funded group that keeps tabs on…
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Virginia Governor’s Race Offers Two Drastically Different Visions For Legalizing Cannabis
Terry McAuliffe cruised to the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor on Tuesday, setting the stage for what could be a close race between the former governor and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin, a businessman with no prior political experience. Polls show McAuliffe, an establishment candidate who is running for his old job—he was governor of Virginia…
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In Maryland, Dispensaries Are Healthcare Settings And Still Require You Wear A Mask
Last month, Governor Larry Hogan lifted the statewide mask mandate in Maryland with three exceptions: schools, public transportation, and healthcare settings. This includes medical cannabis dispensaries. In Maryland, all dispensary visitors (regardless of their vaccination status) are still required to wear a mask while inside any cannabis storefront across the state. Maryland’s updated mask mandate…
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D.C.’s Proposed Budget Offers Financial Boost To Cannabis Entrepreneurs Harmed By War On Drugs
D.C.’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes funding to help veterans and people formerly incarcerated on drug charges launch their own medical cannabis businesses in the District. As outlined in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal, D.C. plans to set aside $300,000 for the Department of Small and Local Business Development to “provide financial and…
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The Outlaw Podcast: The Biden Budget Rider
The Outlaw Report Podcast host Scott Cecil is joined by first-time guest, and writer for The Outlaw Report, Gaspard Le Dem to discuss President Joe Biden’s inclusion of the “Harris rider” in its FY2022 budget proposal. Which, if ultimately included in the budget, would continue to prevent DC from setting up a regulated adult-use cannabis…
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D.C. Public Schools Starts Screening Staff And Volunteers For Cannabis
As part of new hiring protocols, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) will now test all current and prospective employees for cannabis, including program partners, contractors, and even volunteers. The new policy, first reported by Washington City Paper, adds to an already substantive security clearance process required to work for DCPS that involves a background check, fingerprinting,…
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Amid Massive Hiring Spree, Amazon Scraps Cannabis Screenings For Job Seekers
Amazon says it will no longer test job applicants for cannabis, though it will continue to perform random drug screenings for employees who are on the job. The policy reversal was announced on Tuesday by Dave Clark, Amazon’s CEO of consumer business, in a blog post on the company’s website. “In the past, like many…
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D.C. ‘Shocked’ And ‘Disappointed’ By Biden Move To Uphold Ban On Recreational Cannabis Sales
D.C. elected officials and business owners are voicing their frustration following news that President Joe Biden’s proposed budget would continue to prevent the District from legalizing recreational cannabis sales. The White House released its $6 trillion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday May 28 that includes language blocking D.C. from using local…
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The Outlaw Report Podcast: The Future of Legacy Growers in D.C.
The Outlaw Report Podcast host Scott Cecil is joined by Sebi Medina-Tayac, a local D.C. activist, legacy cannabis grower, and indigenous rights advocate. Sebi and Scott have an in-depth discussion around legacy growers in DC and how to integrate the I-71 market into any future adult-use legalization regime from the DC Mayor and Council. They…
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As D.C. Reopens, Medical Cannabis Industry Emerges ‘Stronger Than Ever’
It has been a brutal year for D.C. businesses. Amid strict coronavirus restrictions, storefronts across the District faced a new socially distanced reality, leaving them to quickly adapt their business models or perish. Some found ways to cope, but many were forced to permanently shutter their doors. At least 375 businesses have closed in D.C.…
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You’ve Reached The Voice Mailbox Of—The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission
If you need to get in touch with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, there are two phone numbers to call listed on their website. Whether or not someone picks up the phone is a different story. The Outlaw Report called both numbers on May 25 during business hours. Each time, an automated message played warning…