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GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Streamline Cannabis Research After DEA Shows Support For White House Plan

Two GOP lawmakers introduced new legislation in the House and Senate poised to further streamline research of Schedule I drugs like marijuana.

Ohio Garners 206K Signatures For Marijuana

Cannabis advocates from Ohio are pushing hard to make recreational marijuana legal in their state.

President Biden Comes Under Pressure From All Sides Over His Cannabis Legalization Stance

Adding to the chorus of lawmakers pressuring President Biden on cannabis legalization, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged him to take unilateral action on cannabis policy.

Is THC More Effective Than CBD In Treating Autism

As cannabis becomes less stigmatized, the autism community is exploring treatments that are more accessible and less pharmaceutical.

NY Senator Files Bill To Include Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual People For Cannabis Equity Benefits

Senator Jeremy Cooney (D) introduced the legislation that would give the same rights to gay, lesbian, and bisexual people.

DEA Should Allow Psilocybin Therapy For Terminally Ill, Says Congressmen

Congress and 41 states have accepted right-to-try laws that enable terminally ill patients to try investigational treatments that have yet to be permitted for general use. By Nina Zdinjak Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is encouraging his colleagues to support him...

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