The changed rules require marijuana retailers to simply follow local signage restrictions and the state’s ban on billboards.
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Why can’t we stop homelessness? 4 reasons why there’s no end in sight
Many cities have devoted considerable focus and money to house people, only to see the number living outside continue to rise.
Delta Junction couple faces federal charges for allegedly bilking ‘Bud and Breakfast’ investors
The FBI investigators say the couple used false and fraudulent claims to get 22 people to invest more than $700,000 in a “marijuana theme park.”
Marijuana charges are leaving CourtView. A new bill would pull them from background checks, too
Employers and landlords can easily access CourtView to make decisions about applicants.
Marijuana cultivation to lead Alaskan job growth over next decade
The biggest declines in jobs are projected to come from broadcast and print media.
Amid sluggish recovery, economist predicts more Alaska jobs in weed and mining
An October report from the state labor department said Alaska ranked 47th in the U.S. for job recovery from 2019 through the first half of 2022.
On 4/20, Alaska House passes bill on marijuana records, underage possession
The bill’s supporters say past convictions for something that is now legal shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunities like employment or housing.
USDA approves Alaska’s industrial hemp plan
The head of the state’s agriculture division says hemp holds a lot of economic promise for Alaska.
Alaska’s cannabis industry has the most retail shops per capita in the country
Some factors impacting Alaska’s cannabis industry are unique to the state.
John Havelock, former Alaska attorney general, has died
Havelock played a role in some of Alaska’s most important federal statutes, including the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.