Senator Caught Buying Weed!

The investigative reporters at Higher Ground caught State Senator buying a bag of marijuana red-handed – capturing the entire event on tape!

This was no Mayor Rob Ford scandal – instead, State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles, who has been instrumental in crafting medical marijuana legislation since 1995, was one of the first customers to legally purchase pot at a recreational store today.

Check out some of the first day’s less scandalous coverage here:

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And, most importantly, my post on The Good Men Project

Michael A. Stusser

About the Author

Michael is a journalist and filmmaker. His award-winning documentary, Sleeping with Siri is playing film festivals across the country. Stusser runs TechTimeout campaigns in high schools across the country, asking teenagers to give up their digital devices (for a little while) in order to find balance, and perhaps even make eye-contact with their parents.

Legalization Updates Medical Dispensaries National Washington State

Washington State Update: Cannabis Public Media

By Michael A. Stusser — 10 years ago

July 8th, 2016 marked the one-year anniversary of retail cannabis sales in the state of Washington, and while the implementation of I 502 has been a success on many levels, a recent change in cannabis laws regarding medical marijuana enacted during the last legislative session have mandated many radical and unpopular changes to the nation’s second oldest medical marijuana program … for an update on cannabis in Washington state CPM’s Brian Bahouth spoke with Michael Stusser, Seattle Weekly columnist and host of Higher Ground TV … listen to this mix of words and music …
Washington State

ACCORDING TO THE SEATTLE WEEKLY, LEGAL POTS IS DRIVING THE CARTELS OUTTA TOWN. OR IS IT?

By Gonzo Man — 11 years ago

“The lazy-ass staff at Higher Ground would like to thank Steve Elliot and the Seattle Weekly for their excellent coverage of the ongoing trials and tribulations regarding the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Steve Elliott edits Toke Signals, tokesignals.com, an irreverent, independent blog of cannabis news, views, and information.”

STEVE ELLIOTTS ARTICLE ON LEGAL POT AND THE CARTELS
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Obama Banking Rules

By Michael A. Stusser — 11 years ago

The Obama administration just issued new guidelines to folks in the weed business; perhaps he should issue some guidelines to a few other businesses while he’s at it….