Marijuana buds. (Post file)
WASHINGTON — In another sign that pot has gone mainstream, representatives from the cannabis industry are planning a fundraiser Monday night for U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Arvada.
The get-together is being held at the offices of Vicente Sederberg, an outfit described by Rolling Stone as the country s first .
run the usual gamut for a U.S. House campaign: $100 for guests, $250 for friends and $2,700 for sponsors.
Given Perlmutter’s legislative record, it isn’t a huge surprise that the cannabis industry is trying to help him get re-elected.
The longtime lawmaker has introduced and supported a number of measures aimed at helping the fledgling business get going.
He s advocated giving marijuana entrepreneurs more access to banking — a for the industry. And he recently backed an amendment that would let VA health care providers to discuss marijuana as a treatment option, according to his office.
“The goal of Ed s efforts on most of this legislation is for the public safety of our communities, as well as to allow legitimate, regulated businesses in states where the industry is legal to operate like any other business,” noted his office in a statement.
