Now in Effect: California Law Sets Foundation to End Federal Militarization of Police
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 1, 2022) – Today, a new law goes into effect that sets the foundation for local communities to opt out of federal programs that militarize their police. Asm. David Chiu (D) and a coalition of Democrats introduced Assembly Bill 481 (AB481) on...
Arcata California Decriminalizes Magic Mushrooms Despite Federal Prohibition
ARCATA, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2021) – The Arcata City Council unanimously passed a resolution that effectively decriminalized a wide range of psychedelic substances including “magic mushrooms” despite ongoing federal prohibition of the same. The measure...
Signed as Law: California Allows CBD in Food Despite FDA Prohibition
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2021) – Earlier this month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law authorizing the legal sale of food and food additives containing CBD within the state, despite ongoing FDA prohibition on the same. Asm. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry...