federal

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.

7 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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.

12 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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,…

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Justice Department Launches Pardon Certificate Application

The U.S. Department of Justice’s application makes getting proof of pardon a lot more simple.

2 years ago