Articles tagged with "Congress"
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The STATES Act Is Back. Can It Win Over Congress?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 5, 2019read moreOne of the leading efforts to end cannabis prohibition at the federal level stepped back into the spotlight this week.
Enough Talk! Congress Takes Action on Key Cannabis Legislation
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 28, 2019read moreCongress made progress on two of the most prominent cannabis reform bills this week, setting up key votes that could greenlight cannabis banking and OK state-level legalization.
There’s a Mess of Legalization Bills in Congress. Here’s What Really Matters
Janet Burns - Published on March 21, 2019read moreThe influx is a good sign for cannabis reform’s prospects in Congress, but it can also be confusing: Why can’t lawmakers work together on a single bill to address everything?
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SXSW cannabis headliner draws crowds and protest
David Downs - Published on March 15, 2019read moreFormer US House Speaker John Boehner appeared on behalf of Acreage Cannabis, prompting a small backlash against “corporate cannabis.”
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The Latest Cannabis Bill in Congress Would Do More Than Just Legalize
Leafly Staff - Published on February 28, 2019read moreA new cannabis legalization bill already has the support of leading 2020 presidential challengers.
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In Congress, a Changed House Finally Looks at Cannabis Banking
David Hodes - Published on February 13, 2019read moreThe US House is finally taking up a key issue: banking and other financial services for the new industry.
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Sen. Kamala Harris Says Legalize It—and Oh Yes, She Inhaled
Max Savage Levenson - Published on February 11, 2019read more‘Listen, I think it gives a lot of people joy,’ she said. ‘And we need more joy.’
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Legalization Hits a Tipping Point in Congress This Year
David Downs - Published on February 6, 2019read moreVoters should rally behind the STATES Act to end prohibition in 2019, says Neal Levine, longtime activist and head of the Cannabis Trade Federation in a chat with Leafly.
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‘Better Than Ever’ Cannabis Coalition Hits the Ground Running
Ben Adlin - Published on January 9, 2019read moreUS Rep. Earl Blumenauer says 2019 will be a big year for cannabis. On Wednesday, he introduced new legislation and announced the lawmakers who will lead the charge.
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Does the Farm Bill Legalize CBD, Too? Not Exactly
David Hodes - Published on December 13, 2018read moreIf hemp is legal, then help-derived CBD must be legal. Right?
