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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Resolution Calling for Brittney Griner’s Release
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star, has been held in a Russian prison since February on drug charges, and faces a 10-year sentence.
July 22, 2022
Senate Dems Ready To Introduce Cannabis Bill, Hearing Scheduled Next Week
Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader in the Senate, had said that the marijuana reform bill would be introduced before the August recess.
July 20, 2022
SAFE Banking Act Dropped From China Competition Bill
A bill to allow financial services to businesses in the legal cannabis industry was dropped from a China competition bill after passing in the House of Representatives but failing to gain the approval of Senate negotiators.
June 24, 2022
Louisiana Senate Approves Bill Allowing Public Employees to Use Medical Pot
A bill that would ban discrimination against state employees who use medical cannabis was approved by the Louisiana Senate on Wednesday, sending the legislation to the governor’s desk for his approval.
June 2, 2022
New Jersey Regulator Grilled at Hearing Over Sluggish Adult-Use Weed Launch
The president of the New Jersey Senate called for the hearing after a number of delays to the program’s rollout.
May 13, 2022
Schumer Pushes Back Release For Senate Legalization Bill
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is backtracking after saying the legislation would be unveiled this month.
April 15, 2022
Georgia Medical Cannabis Bill Dies in State Senate
The Georgia legislature failed to approve a medical cannabis compromise bill this week, leaving the state’s patients without a legal way to access their medicine.
April 6, 2022
Louisiana Senate Candidate Gary Chambers Smokes Blunt in Campaign Video
Senate hopeful Gary Chambers Jr. of Louisiana addresses the outdated cannabis laws that target people of color, all while smoking a blunt, in a new campaign video.
January 18, 2022
Ohio Bill Moves Forward to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
This decision by the Ohio Senate marks the first time since 2016 the state looks to expand its medical cannabis program.
December 16, 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