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Marijuana Legislation

Marijuana Legislation

Panama’s Congress Legalizes Medical Cannabis Unanimously

El Planteo -
The country will become the first in Central America to regulate the medicinal use of cannabis.
Marijuana Legislation

Court Dismisses Petition Requiring DEA To Reschedule Cannabis, But One Judge Says It Could Still Be Reclassified

Benzinga Staff Writer -
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled on Monday against a petition requesting that the DEA reschedule cannabis in all of its forms.
Opinion

Negative Health Effects Of Marijuana Shouldn’t Deter Federal Legalization

Mike Adams -
It shouldn’t matter that marijuana might cause some users to have health issues, only that continued prohibition causes problems for everyone.
Marijuana Legislation

What Is Preventing Cannabis Legalization?

Daniel Shortt -
It seems likely that any measure to legalize cannabis offered by Democrats is doomed to fail due in large part to the filibuster.
Marijuana Legislation

Will New York’s New Governor Kathy Hochul Get Legal Cannabis Moving? She Says Yes

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Hochul — sworn into office this week — said she is ready to move on the state’s potentially multibillion-dollar legal cannabis program ASAP.
Marijuana Legislation

Germany Seeks To Decriminalize Minimum Possession Of Weed And Import Jamaican Bud

El Planteo -
The German government is in favor of decriminalizing possession of up to six grams of cannabis throughout the country.
Opinion

Democrats Have A Year To Legalize Marijuana Nationwide

Mike Adams -
Early indicators show that the Republicans are poised to take back control of the House majority, further dividing Congress.
News

Biden Exploring Clemency For Non-Violent Federal Drug Inmates, Advocates Want All Pot Prisoners Released

Benzinga Staff Writer -
President Biden is considering using his executive authority to grant clemency to people serving federal prison sentences for certain non-violent drug convictions
Politics

Mitch McConnell Works With Democrats On Infrastructure, What About Cannabis?

Mike Adams -
McConnell's willingness to go against his Republican DNA for a moment is encouraging.
Opinion

NY Governor Transition Likely To Lead To Smooth Cannabis Roll-Out

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Despite passing legislation in March, Gov. Cuomo has always been a reluctant supporter of cannabis legislation.
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