Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Politics

Why Voting For Cannabis Doesn’t Always Equal Cannabis Legislation

There are many examples of our governments going far askew of the polled desires of Americans.

Will Congress Pass Us A Canna-Tax ‘Hit’?

As the dust continues to settle from the seismic tax reforms passed under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Biden Administration is already discussing another round of tax reform.

Supreme Court Finds Marijuana Laws Outdated

Cannabis advocates praised him for taking a stand and giving Congress something to think about.

Legal State Republicans Won’t Vote To Legalize Federally

Cannabis advocates must try to find hope in something else, because Republicans do not care if their constituents are pro-weed.

President Biden Lied When Campaigning In Support Of Medical Marijuana

If the Biden Administration isn’t even prepared to allow the VA to conduct research, there’s a good chance that medical marijuana isn’t on the president’s radar.

Congress To Consider Full Drug Decriminalization Bill

Unfortunately, the bill doesn’t stand a chance.

Convincing Mitch McConnell To Support Legal Weed Is Still The Only Way It Happens

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn't have the clout to accomplish much if the Republicans continue to stand in the way.

Schumer Is Learning He Doesn’t Have What It Takes To Legalize Marijuana

Over the past couple of weeks, however, Sen. Schumer has learned that not only is the Republican party 100% against him, but so are a few Democrats.

Why Democratic Senator Joe Manchin Is A Problem For Cannabis Reform

In a recent op-ed, Manchin confirmed that he would not vote for the For the People Act, while also reiterating his position, once again, for not eliminating or even weakening the filibuster. Democrats will need all the inner-party support...

Republicans And Weed — It’s Complicated

Why is cannabis legalization the new prohibition in some lawmakers' minds?

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