How Democrats missed a cannabis opportunity as public support grew
Despite public support for cannabis legalization, Democrats have missed opportunities to advance federal reforms, risking political advantage on this popular issue. How the Democra
Leading New York Democrats are trying to change the cannabis tax
Two influential New York lawmakers are attempting to overhaul the state’s tax structure for the sale of adult-use cannabis, which they say is currently overly complicated. Cr
Iowa Democrats introduce bill legalizing pot
Democratic lawmakers in Iowa on Tuesday introduced legislation that would legalize adult marijuana use in the state and pave the way for a regulated cannabis market. “We’ve
Here Is the Reason Why Democrats Failed at Marijuana Legalization and What You Can Do About It
Social equity reform is a term that refers to a variety of policies and initiatives aimed at addressing past and present injustices and promoting equality and fairness for marginal
Democrats urge Biden on marijuana reform ahead of midterms
As the midterms draw closer, Democrats believe they have a window to advance their marijuana reform agenda. According to The Hill, Democrats are pressuring Biden and trying to figu
Did you hear the one about the 3 democrats who filed a marijuana legalization bill in the crooked republican senate?
After reading the attributions to the new Cannabis Administration Opportunity Act (CAOA) and checking in with our DC sources, I wish we could say we’re more opportunistic abo
Senate Democrats poised to introduce cannabis bill, hearing scheduled for next week
As Congress enters its traditional August recess — and this year’s midterm election draws closer — Senate Democrats finally seem poised to introduce a bill that w
Democrats send letter to Biden urging him to legalize weed
As marijuana faces federal legalization, Democrats are asking President Biden to step up and delay the drug. The Hill reports that a group of senators sent the Biden administration
Beto O’Rourke: “Republicans like getting high just as much as Democrats”
By Maureen Meehan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke said that if elected governor of Texas, he would push for legalization of marijuana and that he expects the
Democrats in Congress vote to keep ban on cannabis sales in Washington, DC |
Congressional Democrats voted this week to uphold a ban on cannabis sales in Washington, DC, despite earlier suggestions that they were ready to lift the ban and allow legal sales.
Kansas Democrats unveil plan to legalize marijuana on ballot papers in 2022
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Kansas Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they would come forward with proposals to allow voters to decide whether to legalize medical and adult m
GOP congressman says Democrats are responsible for delaying marijuana legalization
By Jelena Martinovic As we near the end of yet another year in which marijuana was not legalized at the federal level, there is a small shift of blame between the leading parties.
Democrats urge Congress to tackle cannabis reform in 2022 |
The Democrats in Congress are aiming for a major overhaul of the country’s cannabis laws next year. In a memo sent out last week, MPs Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Barbara Lee (
Republicans pissed Democrats over legalizing marijuana
Just because the Democrats were embarrassed about Republican law doesn’t mean it’s over. It was a layup. It was the “greatest sure-fire success in the history of
Indiana Democrats Announce Full Support for Recreational Cannabis
Highlighting the strong public support and potential for an economic boon to the state, the Indiana Democrats said Monday they will pursue marijuana legalization in the upcoming le
Are the Democrats wasting the ace of cannabis legalization up their sleeve?
When it came to the last US presidential election, the general mood was, “If we get Trump out – everything will be fine!” People had their candidate – Bernie Sander
Democrats have a year to legalize marijuana nationwide
Democrats have borrowed time in relation to their control of Congress, which means they either have to work extra hard to secure the votes necessary to maintain power, or they have
Mitch McConnell works with Democrats on infrastructure, what about cannabis?
While it was like pulling the teeth out of the mouth of a great white shark at depths that would give most people the bend, the Senate has just passed a massive $ 1 trillion infras
Senate Democrats must destroy Mitch McConnell for marijuana reform
The word on the street is that Senate Democrats are losing patience with Republicans. You’ve spent months working out bipartisan deals, but leadership realizes that the party