Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has denounced the Department of Justice’s newly filed lawsuit against the state’s election law. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday that the DOJ was filing suit against Georgia over the new law, who alleged the law is a violation of the federal Voting Rights Act.
While excitement about New York's newly budding recreational cannabis industry has never been more palpable, it’s also just the beginning for the regulatory and licensing framework that will be overseen by the newly created Office of Cannabis Management. For eager consumers and prospective cannabis entrepreneurs alike, there’s still several major regulatory hurdles left to clear. Among them is the power the new law gives municipalities to “opt-out” of hosting retail dispensaries and public consumption facilities within their borders. Here's a primer on the opt-out rule and how you can get involved in your town's decision.