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See how the fight for marijuana legalization is unfolding on the national and state level.
Cheech and Chong Company To Hire a California Lobbyist
Due to changing marijuana and hemp laws, Cheech and Chong’s Global Holdings Company filed to hire a lobbyist in Sacramento, California.
House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
Legislation to ban federal interference with banks serving the cannabis industry was pulled from a federal funding bill after objections from Republican lawmakers.
Kamala Kush Strain Sparks Conversation on Jimmy Kimmel Live
On Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host asked Vice President Kamala Harris if she was aware there is a strain named after her, and she appeared visibly surprised.
U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling
Dr. Rahul Gupta comments on the promising progress so far, as well as a misleading statement that rescheduling would have an impact on racial disparities.
President Biden Announces Federal Government Will Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Announcement
It’s official: The U.S. Department of Justice will reschedule cannabis, moving it to Schedule III, President Joe Biden announced Thursday.
South Dakota Tribes Ban Gov. Kristi Noem After She Says They Cater to Drug Cartels
Native American tribes in South Dakota banned Gov. Kristi Noem from their reservations for her remarks about drugs.
Senator Cory Booker Visits Sacramento Cannabis Giant Amid Decriminalization Push
One of Congress’ biggest advocates for legal cannabis came to the California Capitol this week to get up close and personal with thousands of cannabis plants, plant-touching employees and some of the state’s top industry players to reinforce his dedication to ending federal marijuana prohibition.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November
A newly shared agenda from the Congressional Progressive Caucus suggests that a House and Senate majority is enough for Democratic leaders to legalize cannabis, among other progressive aims.
Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker campaigned for the reelection of President Biden on 4/20, citing Democratic-led advances for marijuana policy reform.
Poll Finds Most Weed Consumers Would Vote for Pro-Cannabis Candidate Regardless of Party
A poll of likely voters who use weed shows that Democrats could find a path to success by leaning into support for cannabis policy reform.
