This week Alex and Donnell talk with Cat Packer, the head regulator for Los Angeles (the world's largest cannabis market) on creating a cannabis department from scratch, the origin of her interest in drug policy, her comprehensive perspective on cannabis equity and what she sees for the future of cannabis regulation. Plus, a new marijuana bill is proposed in Congress: "HR 420"cannabis.lacity.org/Los Angeles vs. Legal Weed - www.curbed.com/a/texas-californi…istory-californiaSign up for the WeedWeek newsletter, WeedWeek Canada, and WeedWeek California to get weekly info on the most interesting industry delivered to your inbox. www.weedweek.net/newsletterEach week our writers bring you original reporting and analysis on the latest in the industry at www.weedweek.net/storiesLeave us a voicemail with any questions or comments on what you heard in today’s episode or something that you want to hear from us in future episodes by calling 424-258-0430. Please let us know in the message if we can play your voicemail on the podcast.Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes so that you never miss an episode!itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weedw…d1332937362?mt=2Email us your comments, questions or suggestions at [email protected] us on Twitter and Instagram:twitter.com/weedweeknewstwitter.com/alexhalperintwitter.com/donnyshellinstagram.com/weedweeknews