Witnesses. Today the committee will hear from witnesses about the challenges that state stanksed businesses in the cannabis owners have when attempting to under the controlled substance act, its considered a schedule one drug. Being categorized as a schedule one means that the possession, distribution or sale of marijuana or other marijuana derived products is illegal under federal law and any proceeds from cannabis related activities remain subject to antiMoney Laundering laws. In the last several years many states have used valid initiatives or referendums that have legalized marijuana in some form, whether for recreational or medical use. Currently there are 11 states plus the district of columbia where it is legal to buy and consume recreational and medical marijuana adds well. And there are 22 states plus d. C. That have approvedmedcal marijuana totaling 33 states in all that have some form of Legal Marijuana. Senators gardner and merkley have introduced Bipartisan Legislation tha
Marijuana derived products is illegal under federal law. Theyre subject to antiMoney Laundering laws such as the Money Laundering control act. The last several years many states used Ballot Initiatives or referendums that legalized marijuana in some form whether for recreational or medical use. Currently there are 11 states plus the district of colombia where it is legal to buy and consume Recreational Marijuana and medical marijuana as well. And there are 22 states plus d. C. That have approved medical marijuana totaling 33 states in all that have some form of Legal Marijuana. The senators introduced Bipartisan Legislation that attempts to ease difficulties resulting from the legal status and more lenient state laws. I spoke many times with senator gardiner on this bill and appreciate the hard work that each senator has done on this legislation. And i look forward to hearing from each of you very soon. Our second panel of witnesses will highlight challenges that institutions face in b
Sweeps trying to detect rainfall. Not happening this morning. A dry weather pattern but a cool one as well. Look at the north bay numbers. 36 in both santa rosa and napa. Fog around portions of the north bay. Possible around the east bay as well. Walnut creek, 41. San jose, 46. San francisco, 49 degrees. Showing you a few reports. These errors have been changing. Just be careful. One of those deals where you can have relatively clear skies ask then an instant dropoff in visibility because of the fog bank out there. This morning, patchy fog and fair skies. More sunshine this afternoon. Low to mid 60s for your wednesday afternoon, with santa rosa at 64 and san jose at 65 degrees. We will update that 5day forecast in a few minutes. But right now sal has an update on the roadways. Good morning to you, sal. Good morning to you. Right now traffic will be moving along okay if you are driving in some areas. But it will be crowded in others. Were starting off with the bay bridge toll plaza here
First we start off with words that moved the markets all over the world. Take a listen. We are doing so well, our country is becoming so kickly strong again, and strong in others ways, too, by the way, that the dollar is going to get stronger and stronger. And ultimately, i want to see a strong dollar. President trump speaking exclusively to cnbcs joe concernan in davos swirtserlands. And the dollar took notice it moved for its largest insupraday move of the year. And the s p 500 at a record high the question here between secretary mnuchin talking down the dollar and President Trump talking it up, is this a risk to the rally . I dont know if it is a risk to the rally i do think they are playing a dangerous game maybe im oldfashioned, but i dont think her sitting president and the treasury secretary shop so pine on the strength or weakness of the dollar historically they havent done it maybe its changing. I dont think they should. Frankly, though, they should get on the same page februa
His critics point to the loss of the popular vote, which does not give him one of according to them. Is the supporters look at the victory in the Electoral College, saying that gives them the mandate to complete his agenda. We want thoughts from you of if he has a mandate and what he should do with that. 202 7488000 for democrats. 202 7488001 for republicans. And independents 202 7488002. President elect trump, does he have a mandate . You can make your thoughts known on twitter and facebook. There was a recent poll in the Washington Post taking a look at this idea of mandates, not only taking coals of this president , but comparing him to president obama. Pulled, over were 1000 adults, saying 29 of those responding said that Donald Trumps election gave him a mandate. 59 of those saying should compromise Going Forward. 13 expressing no opinion. Comparing to president obamas first election, 50 of those responding said he had a mandate. In his reelection, only 34 saying he had a mandate