Articles tagged with "Congress"
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The Roll-up #218: What’s in the Republican legalization bill, and why?
Leafly Podcasts - Published on November 19, 2021read moreRepublicans finally respond with a legalization bill in Congress. We peek under the hood.
Here’s what’s in the new Republican marijuana legalization bill
Calvin Stovall - Published on November 15, 2021read moreThe States Reform Act would tax weed at 3% and send much of the money to law enforcement.
How should we react when a prohibitionist wins a marijuana license?
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 17, 2021read moreTom Price won a lucrative medical marijuana license in Georgia. Is that wonderful or horrible? It feels like both.
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The Roll-up #200: Celebrating our 200th episode with Justin Bieber
Leafly Podcasts - Published on July 21, 2021read moreThe Roll-up crew marks a podcasting milestone with a show featuring Justin Bieber and Chuck Schumer—together at last.
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Chuck Schumer unveils marijuana bill that would end federal prohibition, finally
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 14, 2021read moreSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finally revealed his legalization proposal. Here’s what it actually does.
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Yes, Amazon will sell weed. Stop worrying and start acting
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 2, 2021read moreThe delivery giant put a scare into activists and biz insiders. It’s up to us to create an industry they can’t dominate.
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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 4, 2020read moreThe MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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Congressional vote to legalize marijuana is expected later this week
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 30, 2020read moreAfter delaying until after the election, Democrats are bringing the MORE Act to the floor.
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House Dems punt marijuana legalization vote into November, after election
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 17, 2020read moreVoting for marijuana legalization was too risky for Democrats running in moderate districts.
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Cannabis banking reform included in latest Congressional COVID relief bill
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 12, 2020read moreThe SAFE Banking Act has been folded into the latest coronavirus relief measure. That’s huge.
