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Posts by MMA Legislative Analyst David Lakeman
MMA endorses governor’s housing plan as it moves in Legislature

MMA endorses governor’s housing plan as it moves in Legislature

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanFeb 26, 2018
At hearings, CCC hears concerns about marijuana regulations

At hearings, CCC hears concerns about marijuana regulations

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanFeb 23, 2018
Administration continues work on Housing Choice Initiative

Administration continues work on Housing Choice Initiative

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanFeb 02, 2018
CCC issues draft marijuana regulations and municipal guidance, sets hearings

CCC issues draft marijuana regulations and municipal guidance, sets hearings

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJan 31, 2018
CCC releases guidance document for local officials on marijuana law

CCC releases guidance document for local officials on marijuana law

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJan 17, 2018
CCC still at work on marijuana rules

CCC still at work on marijuana rules

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanDec 21, 2017
Baker administration unveils ‘Housing Choice’ legislation, grant program

Baker administration unveils ‘Housing Choice’ legislation, grant program

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanDec 11, 2017
Cannabis Control Commission has active month

Cannabis Control Commission has active month

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanOct 25, 2017
Cannabis Control Commission appointed, race to regulate begins

Cannabis Control Commission appointed, race to regulate begins

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanSep 21, 2017
With recreational marijuana law signed, regulatory process begins

With recreational marijuana law signed, regulatory process begins

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanAug 22, 2017
Governor signs reworked recreational marijuana law

Governor signs reworked recreational marijuana law

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJul 31, 2017
Committee releases final marijuana law rewrite, with quick passage expected

Committee releases final marijuana law rewrite, with quick passage expected

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJul 18, 2017
Conference committee still negotiating on marijuana bill

Conference committee still negotiating on marijuana bill

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJul 14, 2017
Congress OK’s FY17 spending bill without Trump-proposed cuts

Congress OK’s FY17 spending bill without Trump-proposed cuts

Local Aid and Finance By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJun 01, 2017
Administration announces $1.3B housing bond bill

Administration announces $1.3B housing bond bill

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanMay 31, 2017
Legislature begins hearings on zoning and land use bills

Legislature begins hearings on zoning and land use bills

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanMay 31, 2017
President’s budget would make drastic cuts to discretionary spending

President’s budget would make drastic cuts to discretionary spending

Local Aid and Finance By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanApr 28, 2017
Marijuana committee wraps up hearings, turns to policy

Marijuana committee wraps up hearings, turns to policy

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanApr 27, 2017
AG’s Office issues further guidance on marijuana restrictions

AG’s Office issues further guidance on marijuana restrictions

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanFeb 28, 2017
State and local officials prepare for new marijuana law

State and local officials prepare for new marijuana law

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanDec 21, 2016
NLC lists priorities for new administration, Congress

NLC lists priorities for new administration, Congress

Local Aid and Finance By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanDec 21, 2016
Legalization of marijuana raises many questions, concerns

Legalization of marijuana raises many questions, concerns

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanNov 29, 2016
Governor signs economic development package

Governor signs economic development package

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanAug 25, 2016
Governor signs ‘municipal modernization’ act

Governor signs ‘municipal modernization’ act

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanAug 25, 2016
Legislature passes economic development package

Legislature passes economic development package

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanAug 02, 2016
Economic development bill sent to conference committee

Economic development bill sent to conference committee

Economic and Community Development By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJul 15, 2016
‘Municipal modernization’ legislation goes to conference committee

‘Municipal modernization’ legislation goes to conference committee

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJul 15, 2016
MMA Board votes to oppose recreational marijuana question

MMA Board votes to oppose recreational marijuana question

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanJun 29, 2016
MMA examines implications of marijuana ballot question

MMA examines implications of marijuana ballot question

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanMay 27, 2016
Senate committee issues report on marijuana legalization

Senate committee issues report on marijuana legalization

Municipal Government By MMA Legislative Analyst David LakemanApr 29, 2016