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Former Mayor of Adelanto, California Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Pot-Related Bribes
Former mayor Richard Kerr will serve 14 months in federal prison.
NYC Mayor Promises Crackdown on Illicit Pot Retailers
The city is awash in marijuana shops—but none are legal.
Mayor Announces Cannabis Research Institute Coming To Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has announced the creation of the Cannabis Research Institute to study the health, commerce and policy implications of marijuana legalization.
Rochester, New York Mayor-Elect Plans Guaranteed Basic Income From Cannabis Taxes
Here’s where Guaranteed Basic Income and adult-use cannabis taxes intersect.
Exorbitant Cannabis Bribes Lead to Arrest of Former California Mayor
Former California Mayor of Adelanto Richard Kerr was arrested by FBI Agents for alleged accepting almost $60,000 in exchange for bribes related to the local marijuana industry licensing.