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See how the fight for marijuana legalization is unfolding on the national and state level.
Malaysian Politicians Say Weed-Infused Product Addressed to Them Isn’t Theirs
Two politicians say they have no idea why THC-infused toothpaste was sent to their addresses.
Biden Mentions Freeing Prisoners with Cannabis Convictions in MLK Day Speech
President Joe Biden spoke at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event where he discussed many topics, including civil rights, job growth, his infrastructure law, and pardons for federal cannabis convictions.
Wisconsin Republicans Express Support for Legalizing Weed
Republican Party leaders in Wisconsin have signaled support for a proposal to legalize medical marijuana.
The Life and Drug Trade of Vladimiro Montesinos: Peru’s Shadiest Drug Trafficker
Years after his unmasking, Montesinos’ legacy continues to divide Peruvian society in half.
Afroman Announces 2024 Run for President
Rapper Afroman has declared he is running for president in 2024, promising to be the “Cannabis Commander in Chief.”
Cory Booker Says Mitch McConnell Is Blocking Cannabis Bills
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey says that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is blocking cannabis reform bills from being passed by Congress.
Rep. Pete Sessions Compares Weed Industry to Slavery
Local and federal officials decried Rep. Pete Sessions’ recent comments about slavery at a House Oversight Committee hearing.
Cannabis Legalization Hearing Held by Congressional Committee
Multiple U.S. Representatives questioned seven cannabis advocates to discuss legalization at the federal level in a recent hearing.
Pro-Cannabis Group in South Dakota Accuses Officials of Illegal Election Interference
Group says two mayors and a sheriff have unlawfully campaigned against legalization measures.
Schumer: Senate ‘Very Close’ To Passing SAFE Banking Act
The House of Representatives passed the bill for the sixth time earlier this year.