Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate
Senator Schatz and Rep. Lee introduce a bicameral veterans-focused medical cannabis bill Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA)... Read more.
Attorney General Nominee Commits To Leave State-Legal Marijuana Programs Alone
In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated... Read more.
New Legislation Aimed To Reduce Veterans Medical Marijuana Confusion
Just two days after Veteran’s Day, Congressman Seth Moulton has introduced a series of bills aimed at addressing the therapeutic use of marijuana among veterans.... Read more.
Senators Approve Federal Legislation Authorizing Commercial Hemp Cultivation
Members of the US Senate have approved legislation to expand commercial hemp production. Provisions added by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and... Read more.
The Marijuana Midterms
NORML releases candidate guide for growing electoral issue With the 2018 election season getting into full swing, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana... Read more.
It Was A Big Week For Marijuana In America
Valentines Day week 2018 saw a tremendous amount of activity when it came to addressing our nations failed policy of marijuana prohibition. From new federal legislation... Read more.
Federal Medical Marijuana Protections Temporarily Extended, Again
After a brief government shutdown, congressional leadership voted to enact a six-week continuing resolution that maintains present federal spending levels and priorities... Read more.
District Attorney’s Office To Dismiss Thousands Of Past Marijuana Convictions
City officials have announced plans to automatically expunge thousands of past marijuana possession convictions. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office... Read more.
What The Government Shutdown Means For Marijuana
Not much. Temporary medical cannabis patient protections that have been imposed by the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment have now expired with the rest of government... Read more.
Survey: More Than One In Five Military Vets Uses Cannabis Medicinally
More than one in five military veterans engage in the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, according to nationwide survey data conducted on behalf of The... Read more.