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Congress Delays Vote On MORE Act
The decision is disappointing to say the least.
Bipartisan Support For The MORE Act Grows As House Vote Looms
The MORE Act seems to be gaining momentum.
Michigan Lawmakers May Ask Congress To Clarify Legality of Marijuana
Despite progress, there remains a disconnect between federal and state marijuana laws.
Does Cannabis Have a Shot at Being Federally Legalized?
More than half of the United States has passed some sort of legislation.
Cannabis Advocacy Groups Bring 51-foot Inflated Joint To Congress
The massive inflatable joint displayed the words, “Congress, Pass the Joint!”
Health Officials To Address Public Threats Of E-Cigarettes In Congress
A congressional subcommittee has heard testimony from the deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on the SAFE Banking Act
Here's what was said at today's Senate hearing.
Kamala Harris, Jerry Nadler Announce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Bill
Expungement, housing discrimination, and POC justice are all addressed by the proposed MORE Act.
Senate Schedules Hearing on Cannabis Banking Bill
The SAFE Act will the subject of an upcoming Senate hearing.
What Was Said at Today’s Congressional Hearing on Federal Marijuana Law Reform
Representative Jerry Nadler said marijuana should be viewed as an issue of personal choice and public health.
Congressional Subcommittee Schedules Hearing for Federal Marijuana Law Reform
The hearing has been dubbed “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform”.
Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Help Small Businesses Navigate Cannabis Industry
The Homegrown Act of 2019 aims to "act as a poverty-buster."
House Bill Would Permit Interstate Cannabis Commerce
Could companies soon be able to ship cannabis across state lines?
House Votes to Protect States With Legal Marijuana From Feds
The bipartisan measure was approved with a vote of 267 to 165.
New York Lawmaker Pronounces Marijuana Legalization Bill Dead
The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act may not be passed this session, but the fight is far from over.
30 Members of Congress Urge DEA to “Speed Up” Medical Cannabis Research
The signing members included noted cannabis advocate Earl Blumenauer.
Cory Booker Re-Introduces the Marijuana Justice Act in Congress
The Marijuana Justice Act is getting some fresh attention in Congress.
Marijuana Legalization Bill Headed to New Hampshire House Floor
The narrow 10-9 victory for HB 481 in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee could signal the bill doesn't have the support needed to overcome the veto Gov. Sununu has promised.
Bank Officials Urge Congress to Allow Cannabis Businesses Banking Services
Cash-only business models are unsustainable. And unsafe.
Lawmakers Just Introduced The CARERS Act to Protect Medical Marijuana
Does the CARERS Act have a fighting chance?