Friday, April 26, 2024

Marijuana Legislation

Is SAFE Banking Act Getting Closer To Passage? Senators Agree This Issue Is At Play

The SAFE Banking Act has passed in the House seven times but has not moved in the Senate.

Nevada District Judge Rules Cannabis Can No Longer Be Classified As A Schedule 1 Drug

By definition, a Schedule 1 drug is classified as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.

Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Marijuana Bill — Here’s Why

Those opposing the bill claim that the original version was significantly amended following the first reading.

New Federal Bill Would Help Small Weed Farmers Compete With Big MSOs

One of the objectives of the legislation is to allow small growers to consolidate themselves in the market, just as the multi-state operators do. By Joana Scopel Rep. Jared Huffman and Rep. Earl Blumenauer filed a bill that would help small cannabis growers compete...

GOP Lawmakers Urge Dems To Consider Environmental Impact Of Cannabis Legislation

The American people must have a better understanding of the environmental costs of this rapidly growing industry,” wrote the lawmakers.

Alabama Is Jailing Pregnant Marijuana Users — And Not Letting Them Post Bail

Etowah county has jailed 150 pregnant women in recent years, 12 of whom remain in jail.

Biden Unlikely To Act On Marijuana Before Midterms

I seems Biden will remain silent on the issue, at least before the midterm elections, judging by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s latest statement

Why Travel Expert Rick Steves Thinks US Cannabis Reform ‘Just ‘Makes Sense’

Bringing what he considers a European sensibility to the discussion, Steves believes harm reduction is the way, not incarceration.

Criminalization Of Weed Is A Waste Of Resources, Pennsylvania AG Says As Elections Approach

The number of Democratic politicians who are becoming more vocal regarding marijuana policy reform is on the rise as the midterms approach.

NORML Op-ed: Prohibitionists Fear Democracy More Than Marijuana

Those who wish to perpetuate the failed public policy of cannabis criminalization have lost the hearts and minds of the American public. And they know it.

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