28

Jan

News, Cannabis

Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Record-Sealing Bill, Rejects Cannabis Odor Searches

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Virginia lawmakers are taking significant steps to address past marijuana offenses while safeguarding civil rights. A Senate committee recently approved a bill to seal criminal records tied to simple marijuana…

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28

Jan

News, Marijuana

Marijuana Businesses Struggle for Banking Services: Senate Hearing Sparks Hope for Reform

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The cannabis industry is amplifying its concerns ahead of a Senate Banking Committee hearing on February 5, where stakeholders will highlight the financial roadblocks they face under federal prohibition. With…

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28

Jan

News, Marijuana

Florida Bill Proposes Home Cultivation for Medical Marijuana Patients and Crackdown on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

A new Florida bill aims to give medical marijuana patients the green light to grow their own cannabis plants at home. But it doesn’t stop there. The legislation also takes…

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28

Jan

News, Marijuana

Matt Gaetz Says GOP Is ‘Wrong About Marijuana Reform’ in Podcast Chat with Bill Maher

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Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, once tapped by Donald Trump for attorney general, made waves during an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast. While declining to join the host…

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28

Jan

News, Cannabis

Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State Rubio to Prioritise Release of Jailed American Teacher in Russia

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

Pennsylvania lawmakers are rallying behind a unified effort to secure the release of Marc Fogel, an Oakmont, Pennsylvania native detained in Russia for possessing medical marijuana. They’ve penned a strongly…

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27

Jan

News, Cannabis

Why the Fight to Fully Deschedule Marijuana Isn’t Over: A Call to Address Prohibition’s Lasting Harm

Benjamin Parker0 Comments

The federal prohibition of marijuana has left deep scars on communities of colour, with systemic inequities still felt today. The Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) argues that federal descheduling—not…

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27

Jan

News, Cannabis

Congresswoman Urges GOP Committee to Reform Marijuana Tax Laws for Fair Business Treatment

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

A Democratic congresswoman has urged the Republican-controlled House Ways & Means Committee to prioritize legislation that could ease financial pressures on marijuana businesses. The proposed reform aims to address the…

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25

Jan

News, Cannabis

New Hampshire Lawmakers Debate Cannabis Reforms Amid Legislative Push

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

New Hampshire legislators are addressing cannabis reform with renewed vigor. Over two days of hearings, lawmakers considered ten bills, with debates focusing on legalization for personal use, medical cannabis improvements,…

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25

Jan

News, Marijuana

Elizabeth Warren Urges Elon Musk to Cut Federal Marijuana Enforcement Spending Through New DOGE Agency

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Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is urging Elon Musk, chair of the Trump administration's newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to slash federal spending on marijuana enforcement. Warren argues that…

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