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Marijuana Legislation

Cannabis

Feds Spent More On Marijuana Prohibition In 2018 Than Fighting Domestic Terrorism

Brendan Bures -
The DEA spent $18 million eradicating illegal marijuana grows last year, though it allegedly doesn't know where most of the money went.
Cannabis

Your Guns Or Weed Since You Can’t Have Both

Sara Somerset -
While no laws exist to restrict alcohol users from buying guns in America, a double standard is in place with regard to cannabis users.
Cannabis

Why Recreational — Not Medical — Marijuana Access Reduces Opioid Overdoses

Brendan Bures -
New research shows recreational marijuana laws reduce annual opioid deaths by 20-35%.
Cannabis

Let’s Laugh Together At Canada’s Anti-Marijuana PSAs

Brendan Bures -
Educating Canadians on the dangers of "high" driving is important, but these PSAs treat us like adults while making us laugh, too.
Cannabis

Ohio Lawmaker Blames Recreational Marijuana For Mass Shootings

Brendan Bures -
Following mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, Ohio Rep. Candice Keller blamed 'the acceptance of recreational marijuana.'
Cannabis

Will Florida Be The Next State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Mike Adams -
A cannabis advocacy group is poised to get the question of legal weed put on the ballot in the 2020 election.
Cannabis

Texas Police Defying Governor Over Marijuana

Brendan Bures -
Texas lawmakers created a sticky mess by legalizing hemp,. Prosecutors and law enforcement won't pursue low-level marijuana cases.
Cannabis

What We Learned About Marijuana Reform From The Presidential Debates

Brendan Bures -
Marijuana reform inspired two serious clashes at the latest presidential debates, with Booker taking on Biden, and Gabbard going after Harris.
Cannabis

Why Is the DEA Slow To Approve Marijuana Suppliers For Research?

Brendan Bures -
The DEA announced plans to grant licenses to additional growers for marijuana research. In three years, no license has been approved. Dr. Sue Sisley, in response, is suing.
Cannabis

The Surprising Effect Marijuana Legalization Has On Police Traffic Searches

Brendan Bures -
Roadside searches dropped by 70 percent in one local Vermont police department. But legalizing marijuana can also focus police's attention to more serious crimes.
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