Voters in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough on Tuesday overwhelmingly turned down a citizens ballot initiative banning the commercial growth and sale of cannabis in the Borough.
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After vote, Anchorage could see first pot shop by late October
Anchorage is one step closer to having its first legal pot shop. On Tuesday night, the Anchorage Assembly gave unanimous approval to Arctic Herbery, the first time a retail cannabis business has met both state and local requirements in Alaska’s largest city.
Marijuana fees could fund Sitka student travel
The City and Borough of Sitka voted to use license fees charged to prospective marijuana businesses to pay for student travel.
Petersburg assembly considers revenue from proposed pot tax
A proposed tax on marijuana and marijuana products advanced in second reading Monday before the Petersburg borough assembly. However, the assembly voted to change the wording for future use of the proceeds of such a tax.
Head regulator says legal marijuana will be for sale by February
Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office Director Cynthia Franklin told state legislators that marijuana testing should begin within weeks.
State approves first licenses for marijuana businesses
The state approved its first licenses for marijuana businesses Thursday. Some business owners plan to open by the end of the year.