Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Marijuana Legislation

Red Herring Alert: Should California Have A Public Cannabis Bank?

It seems like every state in its own way has tried to grapple with a state-legislated solution to the notorious banking issue across the cannabis industry. And now California is going to study its own banking solution that, in all reality,...

Federal Judge To Government: Marijuana Clearly Saves People’s Lives

Last July, several medical marijuana users sued the federal government. While cannabis is legalized in some form in 30 states across the country, it remains a federally illegal substance classified as a Schedule I drug.

2020 Democratic Hopefuls Are Rallying For Full Cannabis Legalization

Dems are saying that not only should states maintain the laws that their constituents voted for, but that the herb should be legalized at the federal level.

Buckle Up! Traffic Accidents Rise On 420 Cannabis Holiday

Commuters and anyone else on the road April 20 might want to consider telecommuting or taking the bus. Assuming they already aren’t cannabis enthusiasts calling in sick.

Science Proves Marijuana Is Not A Gateway Drug, And Never Was

Last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, America's leading drug warrior, took another shot at his herbal enemy: Cannabis.

Terminally Ill Patients Might Soon Be Able To Access Marijuana In Utah

Two bills that would allow terminally ill patients access to medical marijuana grown and distributed by the sate of Utah has passed the House.

Are You Thinking Of Giving Up Cannabis For Lent? Read This First

Almost everyone loves to party it up for Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Carnival or whatever you choose to call the bacchanal celebrated every year at this time. But what about Lent?

Maine Businesses Can’t Discriminate Against Employees For Using Marijuana

Cannabis users in Maine no longer have to worry about their consumption habits during their off hours.

Cannabis In Trouble: Trump’s New Budget Doubles Down On Drug War

Earlier this week, President Trump released his Administration’s FY19 budget, alarming drug policy reform advocates by increasing funding for programs most associated with the war on drugs.

New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program Is About To Change For The Better

During Gov. Phil Murphy’s first week in office, he ordered a review of New Jersey’s floundering medical marijuana program, which had been under the thumb of cannabis-bashing, former governor Chris Christie.

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