Cannabis debate in the Missouri Senate: Hawley vs. Kunce
In the heat of the Missouri political arena, Senate candidates Josh Hawley and Lucas Kunce are clashing over the issue of federal marijuana legalization, a sensitive issue that is
Senate leadership is pushing for an end to the federal ban on cannabis
In a big week for the marijuana industry and a surprise to most of the industry, Senators Schumer (D-NY), (Murray D-WA), Wyden (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and 14 others have done t
The president of the Ohio Senate plans to repeal cannabis legalization if voters approve it in November
Official Election Day for Ohioans is November 7th, but early voting has already begun on October 11th. This is a significant year for cannabis as there is a measure on the ballot t
SAFER Banking Act passes Senate committee and moves to vote
Cannabis companies doing business legally in their state are one step closer to potentially opening accounts with federally insured banks after the latest version of the SAFER Bank
SAFER Banking Act Passes Senate Committee – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
The SAFER Banking Act passed a critical Senate committee hearing by a vote of 14-9. The renamed bipartisan bill would allow banks to work with cannabis companies without federal pe
John Fetterman changes Senate, now SAFE Banking
John Fetterman (D-PA) is a man who should receive attention in the U.S. Senate. At six feet tall, he towers over most people, and his quirky way of wearing shorts and hoodies creat
Senate Report on Native Cannabis – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
A report by Canada’s Senate Committee on Indigenous Cannabis offers some sensible solutions. The report suggests that the federal government should reduce the administrative
#3 in Senate talks on secure banking
Once again, Congress is working to pass SAFE Banking, a much-needed boost for the cannabis industry. SAFE banking would not only provide secure ways to move legal money, it would t
Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA to Recommend Cannabis to Veterans in Legal States
The Senate Budget Committee passed a budget last Thursday that includes an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medicinal cannabis
Colombian Senate rejects cannabis legalization bill
On June 20, the Senate in Colombia officially rejected a measure that would have allowed the sale of recreational cannabis. By a vote of 43 to 47, the bill did not pass the necessa
Intelligence officials cannot be denied security clearance, Senate committee says
The Senate Special Committee on Intelligence June 14 passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2024 by a vote of 17 to 0, which includes a provision preventing disc
Minnesota Senate final vote to legalize adult-use cannabis
Early Saturday, the Minnesota Senate voted to legalize adult-use cannabis. The bill went to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for final approval. The bill allows Minnesota residents ages 21
Minnesota Senate approves cannabis legalization bill
The Minnesota Senate last week voted to pass a bill legalizing recreational marijuana, just days after the House of Representatives passed an accompanying measure legalizing adult-
The Delaware Senate approves legislation legalizing cannabis
The first measure, House Bill 1, which would legalize adult-use cannabis, passed the Senate by a 16-4 vote, while House Bill 2, a bill creating a framework for the regulated sale o
The Oklahoma Senate passes legislation against the illegal cannabis industry
The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed legislation targeting the illicit cannabis industry by requiring medical marijuana companies to provide proof that they legally occupy the pro
The Kentucky Senate passes legislation legalizing medical marijuana
The Kentucky Senate on Thursday passed legislation legalizing medical marijuana after years of work by lawmakers and activists. The Senate approved the measure, Senate Bill 47, wit
Medicinal Cannabis Bill Passes Kentucky Senate Committee
On March 14, Senate Bill 47 was reviewed in the Senate Licensing & Occupations Committee by an 8-3 vote, which now moves forward to the Senate. One of the bill’s sponsor
North Carolina Senate approves medicinal pots bill
The North Carolina Senate this week approved a bill legalizing marijuana, putting the measure one step away from going to the state House of Representatives for consideration. The
The Washington Senate passes legislation outlawing discrimination against workers for pot use
The Washington Senate this week passed a bill designed to protect cannabis users from discrimination in the workplace. The measure, Senate Bill 5123, passed the state Senate by a 2
Senate panel approves cannabis research bill
A US Senate panel last week approved a bill directing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorde