Politics

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,…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

8 months ago

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…

8 months ago

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.

8 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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…

10 months ago