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Republican Senators Say Cannabis Rescheduling Violates International Treaties
Three Republican senators are calling on the DEA to reject a Biden administration proposal to reschedule marijuana under federal drug laws.
Exclusive: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Calls on Biden Administration To Deschedule Cannabis
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand explained why we need to deschedule, not reschedule cannabis at the federal level.
Survey Shows Broad Support for MJ Rescheduling, Boost for Biden if Accomplished
A new survey of likely U.S. voters hones in on the possibility of rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III on the federal Controlled Substances Act, finding broad support across demographics and suggesting Biden could see an 11% favorability boost if it occurs.
Ohio Congressman To File Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill
GOP Representative Dave Joyce of Ohio plans to introduce new legislation to legalize cannabis at the federal level.
Massachusetts Cannabis Businesses File Lawsuit Against the U.S. Attorney General
Four cannabis companies state that the Controlled Substances Act is unconstitutional and has had negative impacts on their ability to properly run their legal businesses.
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Allowing MDMA, Psilocybin Prescriptions If/When Feds Reschedule
The Governor of California has several bills waiting for his signature related to cannabis and psychedelic drugs, two of which were signed into law on Saturday.
Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
This includes $70 million directed to countries with the death penalty for drug-related charges.
Colorado Gov. Sends Letter to Commend Biden Administration for Making Progress on Rescheduling Cannabis
Governor Jared Polis praises progress but also calls for attention to cannabis banking and other issues.
Congressman Introduces Bill To Withhold Federal Funding From States With Legal Weed
A Republican congressman has introduced a bill that would deny federal funding to states and tribes that have passed laws permitting recreational marijuana use.
Dept. of Health and Human Services Calls On DEA to Reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III
Reclassification to Schedule III would be a rare, major change; however cannabis would remain federally prohibited.