Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Will Senate’s Marijuana Legalization Plan Work In The Land Of The Greedy?

More details about the upcoming proposal designed to legalize marijuana at the federal level have emerged, and they might be just as ambitious as they are unrealistic

Marijuana Reform Could Lose Out This Year To ‘Scorched Earth Senate’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell threatened a "completely scorched earth Senate" earlier this week if Democrats change the filibuster.

Senate Democrats Needs To Look At Real Cannabis Reform

Democrats must find a way to make a bill palatable to Republicans and come to terms on its reach.

Mitch McConnell Wants To Oust Pro-Marijuana Senators

Democrats need to hurry in their pursuit to legalize marijuana nationwide.

How Cannabis Friendly Is Biden’s New Administration? Part 2: Xavier Becerra’s DOH 

Xavier Becerra was the AG for the state of California before being selected by Biden to run DHHS. Where does he stand on marijuana reform?

A Kennedy Wants To Be The Next ‘Drug Czar’—And He’s Already Drawing Fire

On paper, Patrick Kennedy looks like he’d be sympathetic to supporting cannabis because it’s a way out of drug addiction.

How Republicans Could Repeal Federal Marijuana Legalization

Democratic Senate leadership says it is dedicated to pushing major marijuana reform while the party remains in control.

Marijuana Bills Can Officially Take Shape In Senate

We could soon learn the details of the marijuana legalization package that Senate leadership promised in the coming months.

How Cannabis Friendly Is Biden’s New Administration? Part 1: Merrick Garland’s DOJ

Cabinet appointees have the power to legalize marijuana at the federal level.

Do Democratic Senators Have Enough Power To Legalize Marijuana

Anything designed to legalize marijuana at the national level will require bipartisan support to go the distance.

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