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Illinois Governor Cites Cannabis Reform While Campaigning for Biden
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker campaigned for the reelection of President Biden on 4/20, citing Democratic-led advances for marijuana policy reform.
In State of the Union Address, Biden Vows to Review Federal Reclassification of Pot
President Joe Biden discussed cannabis reclassification and expungement during his State of the Union address.
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.
Democrats Seek Updated Federal Financial Rules for Cannabis Business Owners With Weed Convictions
Democrats in Congress have sent a letter to the Treasury Department seeking a change in guidance that could ease restrictions on cannabis business owners with convictions for marijuana-related offenses.
Report: Federal MJ Reform May Hurt Small Business and Equity, Congress Must Act
It’s a conversation that’s in no way new to the broader cannabis community, a double-edged sword so to speak surrounding the nature of wider cannabis reform.
Last Prisoner Project’s State of Cannabis Justice Report Highlights Sobering Realities
Movement at the federal level hasn’t led to anyone being released from incarceration quite yet.
New DEA Report Examines Drug Testing Data for 2022
Cannabis is much less tested at federal, state, and local testing labs compared to other substances such as methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and more.
U.S. Forest Service Reminds Employees That They Are Still Subject to Federal Law
One official addressed cannabis consumption for federal U.S. Forest Service employees.
Security Clearance Can’t Be Denied for Intelligence Agency Employees, According to Senate Committee
Those who apply for intelligence agency jobs with the FBI, CIA, or NSA can’t be denied security clearance because of past cannabis use.
Justice Department Launches Pardon Certificate Application
The U.S. Department of Justice’s application makes getting proof of pardon a lot more simple.