Why House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is bad news for cannabis
The GOP nominee to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as speaker of the House of Representatives — one of the most powerful positions in the U.S. government — has opposed n
The South African police will not arrest you for growing weed in your house (or your car).
South African police have confirmed they will no longer bother arresting anyone for home cultivation or possession of cannabis. “In short, the possession, use and cultivation of
House of Representatives panel calls on FDA to regulate CBD for food and beverages
Hemp advocates and industry leaders last week called on the federal government to ease access to cannabidiol when a House subcommittee held a hearing to examine the U.S. Food and D
House of Representatives approves spending bill amending veterans’ medical cannabis treatments
On July 26, the US House of Representatives approved the changes and added a substantial spending bill. Among those changes was an addition that would allow US Department of Vetera
US intelligence is reportedly investigating cocaine in the White House
The White House gives new meaning to its name. A white substance found at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has reportedly tested positive for cocaine, according to a preliminary field test
The Louisiana House of Representatives passes cannabis destruction legislation
The Louisiana House of Representatives recently passed a bill to improve the state’s penal program for cannabis possession convictions. Rep. Delisha Boyd supported the bill,
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduce bill protecting medical cannabis users from drunk driving
If Pennsylvania passes law, medical cannabis patients will no longer be at risk of being charged with drunk driving simply because drug tests show the presence of THC in their bodi
Minnesota House approves cannabis legalization bill for adult use
The Minnesota House of Representatives this week passed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis and establishing a regulatory system for the production and sale of recreational m
House lawmakers are reintroducing the bipartisan Cannabis Eradication Bill
Two lawmakers in the House of Representatives this week reintroduced bipartisan legislation to support states passing guidelines to vacate prior cannabis crime convictions. The bil
House lawmakers introduce bipartisan tax break legislation for cannabis companies
Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation this week in the US House of Representatives that would allow regulated cannabis companies to take tax deductions that
Illinois House is considering legislation to ban vehicle searches based on weed smell
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are considering a bill that would ban police from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of cannabis. The measure, Senate Bil
Texas Bill approved in House would expand medical MJ eligibility and replace THC cap
Texas has some big cannabis-related changes on the horizon. The state House of Representatives has first approved a bill that would allow physicians to recommend medical cannabis t
New Hampshire House approves cannabis legalization bill
The New Hampshire House of Representatives on April 7 approved bipartisan adult-use cannabis legislation. The measure, House Bill 639 by Republican Rep. Jason Osborne and Rep. Matt
Will the House of Cannabis be New York’s next must-see attraction?
Having lived in New York City for the past 13 years, I’ve seen the city evolve. The development of the five districts, or at least some components, is happening much faster t
House lawmakers are reintroducing the bipartisan Equal Access to Veterans Act
Two House lawmakers on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to give military veterans access to medical marijuana. The bill, the Veterans Equal Access Act, was brought back i
Missouri House approves psilocybin research bill
The Missouri House of Representatives this week for the first time passed legislation directing the state to conduct research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the prim
Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation Bill Passed in New Hampshire House
House Bill 431 was introduced on January 5th, 2023 and went through numerous sessions and hearings before being passed in the House on March 22nd. If passed, it would allow both pa
Georgia House passes bill increasing medical marijuana licenses
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation on March 7 that would expand the number of medical cannabis licenses available. The passage of House Bill 196, which receive
Delaware House approves legalization bill
Lawmakers in the Delaware House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill legalizing adult-use marijuana in the state — but the governor’s veto pen remains hanging
Legalization Bill Advanced in the New Hampshire House
Lawmakers in the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted Wednesday to move forward with legislation that would legalize recreational cannabis in the Granite State. Members of