Articles tagged with "Congress"
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Congress sends marijuana research bill to Biden’s desk, finally
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 17, 2022read moreThe bill was passed back in April, but Texas Sen. John Cornyn threw a fit and blocked it—until earlier this week.
How to reschedule or deschedule marijuana under federal law
Bruce Barcott and Max Savage Levenson - Published on November 15, 2022read moreRescheduling cannabis involves an arduous process that takes years. Here’s how it works, and how Congress could accomplish it quicker and easier.
Legal cannabis is America’s 6th biggest cash crop
David Downs - Published on November 1, 2022read moreThe US grew 554 more metric tons of adult-use cannabis in the past year than in 2021. Still, the crop’s value fell by $1 billion.
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Congress’ new SHIP Act would let small-scale producers mail weed directly to consumers. Hell yeah!
Max Savage Levenson - Published on September 15, 2022read moreSorry, Big Weed. This one’s only for the little guy.
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The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do
Calvin Stovall - Published on July 21, 2022read moreIt’s similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas.
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Fetterman’s primary landslide puts others on notice: Weed wins
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 18, 2022read moreJohn Fetterman’s bold legalization advocacy scared Democratic leaders. Guess what: Voters loved it.
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SAFE Banking has ‘perfect opportunity’ to pass in Congress soon, says legalization leader
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 16, 2022read more‘Cash only’ rules have led to armed robberies and murder. Now Congress has its best chance to pass desperately needed reform.
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Congress passes ‘Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act’
David Downs - Published on April 4, 2022read moreBetter late than never, we guess.
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Congress just legalized marijuana via the MORE Act—again.
Bruce Barcott, David Downs, and Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 1, 2022read moreYou’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
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Meet Congress’ new Republican cannabis caucus
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 21, 2021read moreFlorida Rep. Nancy Mace now leads the GOP’s legalization squad, which includes some rising young Republicans.
