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Council of the District of Columbia Votes To Extend 4/20 Tax Holiday
Between April 15-28, there will be no taxes on medical cannabis.
Smoker Who Stormed Capitol Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison
Brandon Craig Fellows was sentenced to a total of 42 months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot in Washington, D.C.
D.C. Council Approves Penalties for Unlicensed Weed Gifting Shops
The Washington, D.C. District Council has approved a measure to fine unlicensed weed shops.
SAFER Banking Act Passes Senate Committee, Moves to Floor Vote
The SAFER Banking Act advanced past the Senate Banking Committee Wednesday clearing a big hurdle in the path to legal cannabis businesses potentially moving away from the dangerous cash-only system they currently operate on.
U.S. Secret Service Investigating Cocaine Reportedly Found in White House
Under federal law, technically, cocaine is labeled as less dangerous than pot.
GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Bill
A bipartisan bill directing the VA to conduct research into the medical potential of cannabis for military veterans was blocked from advancing by a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.
Cannabis Expungement Law Takes Effect in D.C.
Residents of Washington, D.C. can now take steps to have marijuana-related convictions expunged from their record, thanks to a new law that took effect last week.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Pot Bill
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a new bill that is making some major changes to the capital’s medical cannabis program.
Washington, D.C. Passes Bill To Expand Medical Weed Sales
Local lawmakers in Washington, D.C. have approved a bill to expand the city’s medical marijuana economy, including a path to legitimacy for cannabis gifting shops.
Biden Signs Bill To Expand Medical Cannabis Research
The measure removes certain federal barriers.