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Schumer Pushes Back Release For Senate Legalization Bill
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is backtracking after saying the legislation would be unveiled this month.
D.C. City Council Rejects Proposal To Penalize ‘Gifting’ Shops
The bill was backed by the medical cannabis industry of D.C., which says the unregulated shops are hurting their business.
Emergency Vote in DC on Cannabis Gifting Services Scheduled for Tomorrow
DC City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has called for an emergency vote to take place on April 5 to close down cannabis gifting businesses.
U.S. House Passes MORE Act To Decriminalize Cannabis at the Federal Level
The historic MORE Act vote is the second time the lower Chamber of Congress has approved the legislation.
D.C. Council Chair Rips Congress For Maintaining Ban On Weed Sales
D.C. chair, Phil Mendelson, says Congress is making the ‘lawless’ pot situation worse after its decision to keep a ban on recreational cannabis sales.
Dems in Congress Opt to Keep Ban on Washington, D.C. Cannabis Sales
Voters in the nation’s capital legalized weed years ago, but customers still can’t legally buy cannabis in D.C.
Mitch McConnell Calls SAFE Banking Act to Allow Weed Banking ‘Poison Pill’
The House majority just wants to “help Americans get high” by allowing cannabis banking, he said.
Washington, DC Emergency Bill Aids Medical Cannabis Patients and Dispensaries
Washington, D.C. has made changes to the expiration of medical cannabis cards, as well as increased possession limits for medical cannabis patients.
Recreational Cannabis Law in Washington, D.C. May Soon Be Operational
Although voters passed cannabis legalization in Washington, D.C. back in 2014, the Harris Rider has prevented the law from being implemented.
Washington, D.C. Council Chairman Introduces Cannabis Legislation
Could Washington, DC finally get the ball rolling on a recreational cannabis market?