Two US senators have merged with prohibitionists to block the tax relief of 280e for cannabis companies
Just when the cannabis industry believed that tax relief was on the horizon, two US sensors throw a wrench on the plan. Senatorers James Lankford (R-OK) and Pete Ricketts (Rn) have
Democratic senators support bold push to completely remove cannabis from drug law
Leading Democratic senators are advocating for the complete removal of cannabis from the drug law and seeking regulation like alcohol and tobacco. This step could change the legal
Senators back bill to combat skyrocketing Big Pharma prescription drug prices
Built-in structures that incentivize raising drug prices in pharmacies and taking advantage of seniors may soon be dismantled. Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bob Menendez (DN.J.) w
Colombian senators approve cannabis legalization bill
A bill legalizing cannabis in Colombia passed the Senate on Tuesday. Ending the war on cannabis is primarily about stopping organized crime and illegal activities and tackling over
GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Act
Republicans in the US Senate voted this week to block a bill that would have directed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain a
Hawaii Senators Pass Adult Use Cannabis Bill
On March 7, the Hawaii Senate voted 22 to 3 to pass a bill on adult use of cannabis. Also known as the SB669 SD2, the bill would create a framework for cultivation, manufacture, sa
Senators Introduce Amendments For Legalizing Medical Cannabis For Veterans
By Joana Scopel Recently, Senators filed another pair of marijuana amendments to a large-scale defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Cannabis-related amen
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
French senators are calling for urgent cannabis legalization, not just decriminalization
Through Johanna Skopl A letter published in Le Monde examines several options for legalizing cannabis in France. By launching a consultation process, the European country hopes to
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
These top Democratic senators are joining Schumer’s new bill legalizing marijuana
Through Jelena Martinovic Two other Senate Democrats expressed support for US Senate legislation that would decriminalize and decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. The new c
Bipartisan group of senators introduces resolution calling for Brittney Griner’s release
Republicans and Democrats in the United States Senate have joined forces to support a resolution calling for the release of Brittney Griner, the basketball star who has been held i
Democratic Senators Legalization Plan – Cannabis News, Lifestyle
The Democrats have a legalization plan. US senators have passed another law legalizing cannabis. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) legislation would create a t
These are the senators pushing Biden to legalize cannabis
Through Nina Zdinjak Last week, a group of six US Senators urged the Biden administration to use its position to remove cannabis from the list of Schedule 1 substances under federa
Bipartisan senators are urging congressional leaders to pass marijuana bank laws
Of Jelena Martinovic About a quarter of the voting members of the US House of Representatives have banded together to urge congressional leaders to legislate the marijuana banking
Virginia senators throw out the governor’s amendment to criminalize possession of cannabis
Of Fermin Organambide A proposed amendment to Virginia Senate Law 591 by Gov. Glen Youngkin (R) would have made marijuana possession a more serious matter than it is today. However
Multiple GOP Senators Oppose Legalizing Pot After MORE Act Vote |
One of the most pressing current issues for cannabis advocates across the country is how US senators, including GOP party members, plan to vote on several federal laws to end canna
Why do Kentucky Senators hate weed? Medical marijuana blocked at the state level by a senator, and it’s not Mitch McConnell
Kentucky Senator blocks Democrats’ marijuana legalization bill You’ve heard this a few times, but this time a new state senator steps up and down to block medical marij
Democratic Senators Seek Colleagues’ Input on Federal Cannabis Legalization
Three Democratic lawmakers intent on reforming the nation’s cannabis policy are seeking input on a federal marijuana legalization bill with a letter sent to their colleagues
Chuck Schumer Urges Senators To Help Finalize His Marijuana Legalization Bill
by Nina Zdinjak Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.), Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Sen. Cory Booker (DN.J.) asked senators to help them complete the ma