Cannabis In Politics

Nebraska’s advocacy group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) has submitted more than 114,000 signatures for each of two medical marijuana legalization initiatives, surpassing the required threshold for ballot qualification. The campaign, which seeks to amend state law to permit medical cannabis use, faces its third attempt to secure voter approval after setbacks in previous election […]

LANSING, MI — In an effort to modernize the state’s cannabis laws, bi-partisan legislation has been introduced in Michigan that aims to merge the regulatory frameworks for the adult-use and medical cannabis industries. The proposed reforms seek to repeal the state’s 2016 Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, which sponsors argue has imposed undue burdens on

Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed HB 1595 into law, initiating a pilot program in Hawaii County to expunge non-conviction marijuana arrest records. This single-county initiative aims to clear certain past offenses, with broader expungement-focused legislation on the horizon. The measure, originally introduced by Rep. David Tarnas, was scaled back from a statewide plan to

Policy reforms in the U.S. have led to approximately 2.5 million expungements or pardons for cannabis convictions in recent years, according to a NORML tally outlined by the Associated Press. Paul Armentano, NORML’s deputy director, told the AP that these numbers are “a drop in the bucket” compared to the over 30 million Americans arrested

Two Republican congressmen are challenging the conviction of President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, for purchasing a firearm while being a user of illegal drugs. They argue that this conviction sets a troubling precedent, particularly affecting millions of marijuana users who legally own guns in states where cannabis is permitted. After a federal jury found

Vermont Governor Phil Scott took contrasting actions on drug policy, signing a bill to establish a psychedelics-assisted therapy working group while vetoing legislation that would have permitted a safe drug consumption facility. Under the newly signed law, S.114, Vermont will convene an eight-person task force to explore the potential regulation of substances like psilocybin and

A House committee’s amendment to the 2024 Farm Bill, aimed at banning most consumable hemp products, has stirred significant debate within the cannabis industry. The amendment, which proposes to prohibit intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products such as delta-8 THC and CBD containing any detectable THC, has drawn both support and opposition from various sectors. Advocates of

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his honor at having a marijuana product named after him and emphasized his commitment to expanding equity and redemption in the state’s cannabis industry. During a recent tour of Prolific Growhouse, a Black-owned cannabis cultivation facility, Murphy posed for a photo holding a promotional flier for the “Murphy’s

As congressional lawmakers gear up for discussions on the forthcoming Farm Bill, a diverse array of stakeholders—from hemp businesses and marijuana companies to state regulators and prohibitionists—are advocating for their respective cannabis priorities, reports indicate. One point of contention revolves around proposed restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC, which has sparked disagreement among