Washington – Like any other business sector, the legal weed industry is trying to grow its political influence, reports USA Today.
The National Cannabis Industry Association has spent $60,000 lobbying Congress and federal regulators during the first nine months of this year – double its lobbying expenses for all of 2013. Its political action committee also shelled out campaign money to help politicians in tough midterm races, including Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, where voters in 2012 approved the recreational use of marijuana.
And in another sign of pot's growing legitimacy, the group held its first business summit and trade show earlier this year in Denver. And every April, its members – ranging from growers to dispensary owners – descend on Washington to lobby lawmakers and their aides.
News Moderator: Shandar @ 420 MAGAZINE ®
Source: Home - Medical Marijuana
Contact: Sarasota Herald-Tribune 1741 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236
Website: Cannabis industry plants seeds on Capitol Hill - Medical Marijuana
The National Cannabis Industry Association has spent $60,000 lobbying Congress and federal regulators during the first nine months of this year – double its lobbying expenses for all of 2013. Its political action committee also shelled out campaign money to help politicians in tough midterm races, including Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, where voters in 2012 approved the recreational use of marijuana.
And in another sign of pot's growing legitimacy, the group held its first business summit and trade show earlier this year in Denver. And every April, its members – ranging from growers to dispensary owners – descend on Washington to lobby lawmakers and their aides.
News Moderator: Shandar @ 420 MAGAZINE ®
Source: Home - Medical Marijuana
Contact: Sarasota Herald-Tribune 1741 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236
Website: Cannabis industry plants seeds on Capitol Hill - Medical Marijuana
