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Politics

Michael Bloomberg: Legalizing Marijuana ‘Perhaps Stupidest Thing Anybody Has Ever Done’

Bloomberg’s anti-legalization comments stand in stark contrast to most Democratic presidential candidates who have begun their 2020 campaigns.

Where Do These 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Marijuana?

For the first time ever, marijuana reform is expected to play a crucial role in who becomes the next President of the United States.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Demands Repeal On State’s Smokable Marijuana Ban

Newly-elected Gov. Ron DeSantis demanded the state legislature to repeal the ban on smokable marijuana and heed the will of Florida voters.

Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez Will Be A New Marijuana Ally In Congress

With key legislation like the STATES Act and the Gaetz’s Medical Cannabis Research Act hanging in the balance, Ocasio-Cortez’s voice could help push those bills through.

New Jersey Voters Support Marijuana, Just ‘Not In My Backyard’

Despite the still-growing number of towns that have either already passed or are planning to pass bans on legal weed, support for marijuana legalization among New Jersey residents still appears quite strong.

AG Nominee William Barr Announces Intention To Respect State Marijuana Laws

As Attorney General, William Barr would essentially revive the Cole Memo and take a ‘hands-off’ approach to those states that have legalized marijuana.

Citing Pressure From Nearby States, Rhode Island Gov. Proposes Full Marijuana Legalization

Rhode Island stands to generate more than $14 million in gross revenue from legal weed, but high-ranking lawmakers aren't as enthusiastic as the state's governor.

Kentucky GOP Lawmaker Chose Marijuana Over Opiates To Battle Cancer

State Sen. Dan Neum, amidst support for marijuana legalization, told local reporters this week he used medical marijuana instead of opiates after he was diagnosed with colon cancer seven years ago.

New Study Confirms That Seniors Are More Likely To Share Fake News

The research argues that the largest determining factor on whether or not someone shares fake news — regardless of political orientation — is if the user is over 65 years old.

John Boehner Now Wants To Teach You How To Invest In Marijuana

A cable news ad will sends viewers a website link for the “American Cannabis Summit” to learn about cannabis investing from John Boehner.

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