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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.
March 10, 2022
First-Time Congress Candidates Running on a Pro-Pot Platform
This year, two first-time candidates for Congress are making cannabis reform a key issue.
March 8, 2022
Democrats Call on Congress to Tackle Cannabis Reform in 2022
Democrats are urging Congress to take action now to pass legal cannabis on a federal level next year and end the War on Drugs.
December 21, 2021
VA Committee Recommends Medical Cannabis Research Bill to House
On Thursday, the House Veterans Affairs Committee recommended a medical cannabis research bill that would provide scientific guidance to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
November 5, 2021
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.
October 21, 2021
U.S. House Approves SAFE Banking Act as Part of Military Spending Bill in Historic Vote
The SAFE Banking Act changes everything for cannabis business in the United States.
September 23, 2021
Congress to Vote on Protecting State Cannabis Programs
Congress is planning a vote to decide on a proposal to protect currently existing cannabis programs across the country.
July 28, 2021
Congressman Speaks Out for Sha’Carri Richardson
Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen spoke out against the ban of Sha'Carri Richardson, saying marijuana only is performance-enhancing for hot dog eating contests.
July 22, 2021
Republican Lawmakers Want Biden to Reclassify Cannabis
Republican Congressional representatives want Joe Biden to keep the promises he made on the campaign trail and reclassify cannabis.
July 21, 2021
The MORE Act of 2021 Introduced In Congress
Lawmakers have introduced the MORE Act of 2021 in another push to reform cannabis law.
May 28, 2021