Articles tagged with "Congress"
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Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis
Ben Adlin & Bruce Barcott - Published on July 10, 2019Read moreWhile lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like.
Coalition Wants Social Justice Baked Into Cannabis Legalization
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 9, 2019Read moreOn the eve of tomorrow’s a Congressional hearing on legalization, civil liberties and human rights groups call for justice reform.
New Congressional Bill Would Let Oregon Export Cannabis
Natalie Fertig - Published on June 27, 2019Read moreThe state produces way more than Oregonians consume. A new bill would let farmers ship to nearby legal states.
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US House OKs Plan to Block Federal Cannabis Interference
The Associated Press - Published on June 20, 2019Read moreThe Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to block the Justice Department from interfering with states that have legalized cannabis for adult use.
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Washington DC Mayor Moves to Allow Cannabis Sales
Max Savage Levenson - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreExpecting a congressional roadblock to be removed this year, Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a plan to launch legal, adult-use cannabis sales in the District.
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Attorney General Says He Prefers STATES Act Over Prohibition
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 11, 2019Read moreIn a Congressional hearing, AG William Barr said a STATES Act solution would be better than the current federal-state conflict over cannabis regulation.
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McConnell Offers Congressional Hemp Bill to Fix ‘Glitches’
The Associated Press - Published on April 9, 2019Read more“I’m prepared to do my job … all the way into the end zone if it requires additional legislation,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, a major hemp-producing state.
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The STATES Act Is Back. Can It Win Over Congress?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on April 5, 2019Read moreOne of the leading efforts to end cannabis prohibition at the federal level stepped back into the spotlight this week.
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Enough Talk! Congress Takes Action on Key Cannabis Legislation
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 28, 2019Read moreCongress made progress on two of the most prominent cannabis reform bills this week, setting up key votes that could greenlight cannabis banking and OK state-level legalization.
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There’s a Mess of Legalization Bills in Congress. Here’s What Really Matters
Janet Burns - Published on March 21, 2019Read moreThe influx is a good sign for cannabis reform’s prospects in Congress, but it can also be confusing: Why can’t lawmakers work together on a single bill to address everything?
