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Correa’s campaign catches Nguyen flip-flopping on marijuana legalization

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Bao Nguyen, Drugs, Lou Correa, Marijuana, Santa Ana Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: September 23, 2016

Contact: Nina Tognazzini, (949) 933-7533, Shallman Communications

CORREA REVEALS ANOTHER NGUYEN POLICY FLIP-FLOP

CA-46 Candidate Bao Nguyen Flip-Flops Yet Again; This Time on Marijuana Legalization

SANTA ANA, CA – In light of the recent Orange County Register article highlighting Mayor Bao Nguyen’s support for the legalization of marijuana, former State Senator Lou Correa releases a statement highlighting Bao’s policy inconsistencies.

“In a recent Orange County Register article Mayor Bao Nguyen was quoted as supporting the legalization of marijuana. But how can we know for certain? His long history of flip-flopping on the issue of marijuana legalization – along with several other key issues – has left the 46th District certain of only one thing: Bao Nguyen cannot be trusted. Continue reading→

New CA poll shows that voters favor measures regarding marijuana, cigarette taxes, and high earnings

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Ballot Measures, California, Marijuana, Taxes Leave a comment

Clinton Has Big Lead Amid Strong Interest in Debates

Harris Ahead in Senate Race—Majorities Favor Marijuana Measure, Taxes on Cigarettes and High Earnings

SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2016—California’s likely voters favor Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by a wide margin, and most say they are very interested in the upcoming presidential debates. When likely voters are asked what they would like to hear the candidates talk about, they are more likely to name jobs and the economy than any other issue.

These are among the top findings of a statewide survey released today by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), with funding from The James Irvine Foundation. Continue reading→

The Fountain Valley City Council takes action against the will of the voters

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Editor Posted in Cheryl Brothers, Drugs, Fountain Valley, Health, John Collins, Marijuana, Mark McCurdy, Michael Vo 1 Comment

Fountain Valley Mayor Steve Nagel (on the right) and Friends

The Fountain Valley City Council passed an ordinance this week banning all cannabis activity and cultivation, according to the O.C. Register.

Only one Fountain Valley City Council Member, Mark McCurdy, voted against the ordinance – and he did so with good reason. As McCurdy pointed out there are cancer patients and others who could benefit from medical marijuana – which should be legal in California because voters passed Prop. 215. Continue reading→

The California Cannabis Hemp Initiative has been cleared to begin to collect signatures

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Ballot Measures, California, Drugs, Marijuana Leave a comment

CA SECRETARY OF STATE CLEARS “CALIFORNIA CANNABIS HEMP INITIATIVE 2016” FOR CIRCULATION TO QUALIFY FOR NOV 2016 BALLOT

Grassroots Organization Mobilizes Volunteers and Fundraising Efforts to Collect Donations and Signatures

Simi Valley, CA – OCT 30, 2015- California’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced this week that the organizers of the California Cannabis Hemp Initiative (CCHI) 2016 can begin collecting signatures to qualify the initiative for the November 8, 2016 California state election. The grassroots organization has 180 days to circulate petitions and collect 365,880 signatures of registered voters that must be submitted to county elections officials by April 25, 2016. The CCHI 2016 allows for the legalization of Cannabis in the state of California by citizens 21 years or older.

To raise funds for this effort, the CCHI 2016 is launching a pledge drive to solicit funding from businesses and individuals to help fund the Initiative. The campaign has set a goal of $900,000 in pledges that needs to be raised to fund professional petition gathers across the state. Every dollar raised will go to hire professional petitioners. Continue reading→

State BOE reverses course and will now accept cash from marijuana clinics

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Editor Posted in Board of Equalization, California, Democratic Party, Drugs, Jerome E. Horton, Marijuana, Taxes Leave a comment

Jerome Horton

For Immediate Release: July 15, 2015

Contact: Francis Taylor, 1-310-297-5201

BOE Chairman Announces: Board of Equalization Will Accepts Cash Payments From Medical Cannabis Business Operators

Los Angeles — Medical cannabis business owners may pay their tax liability to the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) in cash, simply by securing a seller’s permit from the Board of Equalization (BOE) and submitting a written request. BOE district offices will work with cannabis operators, whether they are legitimate medical cannabis distributors or underground sellers who wish to come out of the shadows, to establish a recurring schedule for cash payment. Continue reading→

Chair of Board of Equalization going after medical cannabis clinics for tax evasion

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Editor Posted in Board of Equalization, California, Jerome E. Horton, Marijuana, Taxes Leave a comment

Jerome Horton

For Immediate Release: July 14, 2015

Contact: Francis Taylor, 1-310-297-5201

BOE Chairman Supports Targeting Medical Cannabis Tax Evasion

Illegal Medical Cannabis Businesses Rob Millions from California

Los Angeles – Board of Equalization (BOE) Chairman Jerome E. Horton announces his support for a “Cannabis Tax Enforcement ‘Eliot Ness’ Plan,” which is intended to educate, investigate, audit, arrest, and force cannabis sellers to pay their fair share of taxes. Horton is sponsoring new legislation authored by Assemblyman Mike Gipson, “The Cannabis Tax Amnesty Act,” which is an important part of this plan to encourage cannabis operators to comply with current laws and regulations.

“Because of the illegal aspect of cannabis sales and their potential to fund illegal activities in our communities, it is important that we distinguish between the responsible and irresponsible growers, distributors, vendors and consumers, and enforce the law to its fullest extent for those who choose to violate existing law,” said Chairman Horton. “The Cannabis Tax Amnesty Act is an opportunity for those not in compliance to bring themselves out of the shadows of the underground economy and in line with existing law.” Continue reading→