Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Marijuana Legislation

Why Is GOP Senate Leader McConnell Supporting Hemp Legalization?

Hemp is cultivated in some states legally in sanctioned programs, but is currently considered a controlled substance by the federal government.

State Marijuana Laws Are Safe From Jeff Sessions Until September

This extension is an important political and legal action after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Obama era Cole Memo in January.

Federal Government Suggests Marijuana-Laced Fentanyl Is A Concern

Not only is the federal government still trying to convince American’s youth that marijuana is a gateway drug, but also that it is laced with dangerous opioids that can prove fatal.

Many Californians Are Shut Out Despite Marijuana Legalization

The legalization initiative, Proposition 64, gave local government the authority to ban or regulate commercial cannabis. Many communities have chosen to ban.

New Jersey’s Medical Cannabis Program Expanding In Great Ways

If the doctor says medical cannabis will help ease what ails you, you’ll be eligible for a card.

The Latest In The Fight For Recreational Marijuana In Connecticut

As surrounding New England states legalize recreational marijuana, Connecticut lawmakers have been under pressure to explore legalization.

Conservative States Are Embracing CBD For Medicinal Use

The biggest victories in marijuana legal reform have been in states considered more progressive than average, but you may be surprised by the number of predominately conservative states taking a good look at the landscape.

Back Off Jeff Sessions: Congress Includes Marijuana Protections In Bill

First implemented in 2014, the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment is the only document in place that legally prevents the federal government from conducting raids against and prosecuting members of the medical marijuana community.

Why Are Connecticut Wineries Fighting Marijuana Legalization?

A Connecticut businessman has come up with a unique argument against cannabis legalization: Giving consumers choice is bad for his business.

Forbes: Legal Cannabis Will Create One Million Jobs By 2025

Legalizing cannabis on the federal level would create 654,000 jobs in the immediate future and one million jobs by 2025. The move would also result in $105.6 billion in revenue between now and 2025.

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