The Tennessee legislature introduces the Cannabis Legalization Act
Two Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee introduced legislation this week to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis in the state. The bill, known as the Free All Cannabis for Te
Video: Woman caught in the act stealing tips from cannabis store
A woman shopping at a cannabis store in Canada rose to fame on Facebook after she was caught on camera stealing hundreds of dollars worth of tips from the tip jar. Cannabis usually
Oregon Health Authority finalizes rules for Psilocybin Services Act
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) approved its final rules for the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act on December 27th. The law was originally created by the passage of Ballot Measure
SAFE Banking Act fails for third time – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
The proponents weren’t seeking a hat-trick, but that’s exactly what they got when the SAFE Banking Act failed in the US Senate for a third time. The SAFE Banking Act is
Schumer blames McConnell and GOP for excluding Cannabis Banking Act from $1.7 trillion spending bill
Of Maureen Meihan When the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act was exempted from Monday’s omnibus appropriation legislation, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (
The US cannabis industry takes another punch in the stomach as Kaiser McConnell scraps the SAFE Banking Act again.
On Tuesday, US cannabis stocks fell sharply after hopes of cannabis regulation reform were dashed in Congress. In particular, acceptance of a cannabis-focused proposal in the Natio
Analysts try to remain hopeful on SAFE Act
This article originally appeared in Green Market Report and has been republished with permission. The Cannabis Banking Act, the SAFE Act, failed to make it into the Defense Act des
SAFE Banking Act exempted from Defense Expenditure Act
An attempt to get the SAFE Banking Act into a much-needed defense spending bill has failed, leaving proponents looking for a way to pass legislation that would give the legal canna
After a week of hope, the SAFE Banking Act dies again in the Senate
Proponents of cannabis legalization have learned over the years not to get our hopes up for federal changes. But damn, this one seemed really close. As of last week, the internet b
Is the RICO Act a Serious Problem for the Cannabis Industry or Just a Bunch of Smoke?
The cannabis industry has always had to fight for and extort everything it got from the hands of the law. From its current stance before state governments to the numerous open medi
AOC Slams Biden’s Pardon for Omitting Undocumented Immigrants: ‘Where’s Our DREAM Act?’
Through Nina Zdinjak Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is once again campaigning for immigrants. In an interview with Pod Save America on Tuesday, AOC welcomed President Biden&#
The Natural Medicine Act – Will Colorado Join Oregon to Legalize Psilocybin and Magic Mushrooms Next Month?
Next month, Colorado voters will decide whether to legalize psilocybin and psilocin, the hallucinogenic compounds found in compounds commonly known as magic mushrooms. The Natural
Is the SAFE Banking Act nearing passage? Senators agree that this problem is at play
Through Johanna Skopl Supporters of the Safe and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE) recently discussed the urgency of passing cannabis reform in this session, reiterating the publ
California’s New Child Welfare Act Goes into Effect – Here’s What Weed Parents Need to Know
Through Johanna Skopl Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill providing for social workers appointed to investigate children’s well-being to treat parental cannabis use the same
New analysis of SAFE Banking Act calls for 10 amendments to improve equity
A paper from the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) was released August 12 by Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. The paper, entitled Not a SAFE Bet: Eq
How would the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act work?
A few weeks ago, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Cannabis Administration
Federal Lawsuit in Arkansas Considering RICO Act: Is This the End of Medical Marijuana in the State?
Through Nicolas Jose Rodriguez On Aug. 4, a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana was rejected by the state Board of Election Commissioners. The commissioners oppo
The SAFE Advertising Act could bring cannabis advertising to TV and radio
Here’s how the proposed law could impact cannabis companies, advertisers, and consumers. A new bill has been introduced in the US Senate that would allow cannabis companies t
Why doesn’t President Biden just scrap cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, senators want to know?
Senators urge Biden to postpone marijuana Did Biden lie to us about marijuana the entire campaign? For many who thought President Joe Biden would help reschedule marijuana, the one
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally making its debut in Congress. Here’s what it would do
The recent federal legalization bill (CAOA) would remove cannabis from the controlled substances list and eliminate all marijuana offenses — but will the Democrats get it through