Cannabis In Politics

Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin announced that he has granted an additional 82 pardons, bringing the total number of pardons during his administration to 1,111. Notably, a significant portion of these pardons were issued for individuals with prior marijuana convictions, reflecting Governor Evers’ ongoing commitment to criminal justice reform. Approximately one-third of the latest round …

Wisconsin Governor Pardons 82, Including Many with Marijuana Convictions Read More »

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has taken significant strides toward resolving disputes with license applicants, reaching a settlement that addresses key issues that led to lawsuits against the agency, as reported by WBRC. The settlement, pending ratification during the AMCC’s November 27 meeting, is expected to pave the way for the commission’s efforts to …

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Settles Disputes with License Applicants, Paving the Way for License Awards Read More »

Missouri has expunged nearly 100,000 cannabis-related convictions, according to a report by KMBC 9. The amendment, designed to rectify the consequences of marijuana prohibition, outlined specific deadlines for expunging convictions, with nearly every misdemeanor cannabis conviction expunged by June 8, and felony convictions slated for expungement by December 8. While the state officials have not …

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A federal judge in Northern Virginia has rejected an attempt to block a newly enacted Virginia state law that imposed tighter restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema denied the plaintiff’s request for an injunction against the law, asserting that the state had demonstrated a credible threat posed by delta-8 THC. …

Federal Judge Upholds Virginia’s Stricter Hemp Regulations Despite Lawsuit Read More »

Republican Senator Mary Felzkowski, who sponsors a medical marijuana legalization bill in Wisconsin, expressed that her Democratic colleague’s push for broader cannabis legalization for recreational use is hampering efforts to garner Republican support for her medical-focused reform. Sen. Felzkowski, a cancer survivor and proponent of a more limited medical marijuana system in the state, mentioned …

Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker Claims Broad Cannabis Legalization Could Hamper Medical Marijuana Efforts Read More »

A coalition of cannabis operators and investors, including some of the nation’s largest multistate operators, has taken legal action against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. They argue that the federal government has no legitimate basis for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) within state-regulated, intrastate cannabis operations. The lawsuit’s central aim is to prevent the …

U.S. Cannabis Operators Challenge Federal Authority in Landmark Lawsuit Read More »

A Texas appeals court has upheld a temporary injunction against the state’s ban on delta-8 THC. This decision marks a win for a coalition of businesses and consumers who have been challenging the ban’s legitimacy. The temporary injunction was initially issued in response to enforcement actions taken by the Texas Department of State Health Services …

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Temporary Injunction Against Delta-8 THC Ban Read More »

Mississippi’s cannabis industry regulations are undergoing significant revisions, with the state’s Department of Health releasing a 202-page document outlining proposed changes to the existing rules. These modifications have been made available for industry comments and public feedback until October 2, as reported by The National Law Review. These changes come after months of discussions and …

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In a move that has ignited debates over federal cannabis policy, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) introduced the Stop Pot Act last week, a legislation proposal with the potential to impact states and tribes that have legalized adult cannabis use. Under this act, states and tribes allowing or having already legalized adult-use cannabis would face …

The Stop Pot Act: Freezing Federal Funds for States Allowing Adult Cannabis Use Read More »

The Biden administration has made a notable statement regarding its stance on cannabis legalization. During a briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre conveyed the administration’s support for the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. This announcement comes just days after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an unprecedented …

Biden Administration Signals Support for Cannabis Reform: Moving from Schedule I to Schedule III Read More »