Thursday, April 25, 2024

Politics

Harris Promises No Cannabis Reform Half-Steps, Then Half-Steps

The Biden-Harris Administration promised marijuana decriminalization and expungement, which advocates arguedoesn't go far enough.

Vermont Takes A Step Closer To Legalization

Vermont had previously legalized recreational marijuana, but not cannabis sales. The new bill would prioritize small and minority-owned businesses for licenses.

House Democrats Postpone Marijuana Legalization Bill Until After The Election

Moderate Democrats had urged Democrat leadership to hold any marijuana bill, concerned with how any votes could affect their re-election.

Is Enduring Justice For Medical Marijuana Coming Soon?

The cannabis industry has never been a favored industry by U.S. Attorney General William Barr.

Marijuana Lawsuits Cost Missouri $1.3 Million With No Medical Sales Yet

The money was supposed to fund veteran programs but instead Missouri is burning through cash to defend itself in court.

Could Legal Marijuana Fund Medicaid Programs? This Gov. Thinks So

New Mexico Gov. sees legalization as funding stopgap for government programs like Medicaid, and will campaign for it.

Colorado Gov.’s Cannabis Go-Around Could Come-Around Big Time

As he prepares his senate run to unseat Republican incumbent Cory Gardner, it’s a good time to revisit former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s stance on cannabis.

Marijuana Decriminalization, Record Expungement Now Top Priority For Biden-Harris

Cannabis reform, or lack thereof, appears an influential factor in the upcoming presidential election based on recent comments by both campaigns.

Nebraska Supreme Court Removes Medical Marijuana From Ballot

Justices ruled that a medical marijuana measure up for vote in November violated state law regarding single-subject initiatives.

Are Democrats Making A Mistake Pushing Cannabis Reform?

Will a cannabis decriminalization bill draw potential voters toward Democrats in the 2020 election, or will it turn them off?

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