Cannabis In Politics

Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would impose a minimum $300 fine on adults convicted of possessing three ounces or less of cannabis. The proposal, sponsored by State Rep. Bruce Skaug (R), passed the House and advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Skaug argues that the fine would serve as a

Indiana Statehouse representatives Sue Errington (D) and Jim Lucas (R) may come from opposite ends of the political spectrum, but they agree on one major issue: legalizing marijuana in Indiana. Despite their differing stances on many topics, both see the potential benefits of marijuana legalization, including significant tax revenue for the state and relief for

In her recent State of the State address, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) unveiled a new proposal to use tax revenue generated from medical cannabis sales to fund free meal programs for students across the state. Sanders announced that the funds would help provide both breakfast and lunch for students, making these programs financially

Montgomery County, Maryland, is facing difficulties in recruiting law enforcement officers due to overly strict hiring regulations regarding past cannabis use, as reported by FOX5DC. County Executive Marc Elrich recently highlighted the challenges, noting that while the county has seen a 7% decrease in overall crime in 2024, there are still significant concerns about police

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are gearing up to reintroduce adult-use legalization legislation in the upcoming legislative session, aiming to bring sweeping changes to the state’s policies. The move follows a previous bipartisan effort that failed to pass during the last session. State Rep. Dan Frankel (D) expressed the moral and practical imperatives driving the proposal. “We

In a recent development, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has denied two-thirds of social equity cannabis license applicants due to inadequate documentation. According to a MinnPost report, this decision affects approximately 1,200 out of the 1,817 applicants. The OCM cited concerns over “zone flooders,” predatory applicants, and individuals who failed to meet ownership requirements

In a powerful letter dated November 20, sixty-six members of Congress urged President Joe Biden to use his clemency powers during the final months of his presidency to tackle systemic injustices and reduce mass incarceration in the United States. The letter highlights the staggering statistic that nearly 2 million people are imprisoned in the U.S.,

A Nebraska judge dismissed all charges against Jacy C. Todd, a notary public accused of improperly notarizing petition signatures during the state’s medical legalization campaign. The dismissal, reported by the Nebraska Examiner, marks a pivotal moment in an ongoing legal battle over the voter-approved measures. Todd faced 24 counts of “official misconduct,” with prosecutors alleging