Cannabis In Politics

The persistent rider, introduced by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) and in place since 2014, has prevented the District from utilizing local tax revenue to enact regulations for a commercial cannabis market. Despite D.C. voters legalizing cannabis possession and home cultivation for adults through a successful ballot initiative, the ban has hampered the city’s ability to […]

In a unanimous ruling, the New Jersey Supreme Court has declared that police officers improperly used the smell of marijuana as a basis to search a man’s car on the New Jersey Turnpike in 2016. The decision allows the man to withdraw his guilty plea to a weapons offense. This ruling comes after Governor Phil

Democratic Congressman Lou Correa is calling on Congress to give the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a clear mandate to study the potential benefits and risks of marijuana for military veterans. During a hearing before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Correa urged the panel to advance his bipartisan bill, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research

A Florida appeals court has recently ruled in favor of upholding the firing of a Department of Corrections officer for his use of medical cannabis. The decision was based on federal law and a job requirement that officers must be able to use firearms. Samuel Velez Ortiz, a former sergeant, had been approved by a

A Washington, D.C. judge has ruled in favor of a neighbor who complained about the odor of medical cannabis smoke coming from a nearby apartment, according to the Washington Post. The judge, Ebony Scott, stated that while the individual, Thomas Cackett, has a license to use medical cannabis, he does not have the right to

In a new report, it has been revealed that a strong majority of licensed truck drivers in the United States believe that federal marijuana laws need to be reformed. The report, conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), highlights how current cannabis testing policies for drivers are deterring individuals from entering the transportation sector

A key congressional leader on cannabis issues, Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), is urging the Biden administration to take action on federal marijuana scheduling without delay, before the upcoming election. During a fireside chat hosted by the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA), Lee expressed cautious optimism about passing limited banking reform in Congress, but acknowledged the

In a surprising turn of events, Oregon’s Secretary of State, Shemia Fagan, announced her resignation amidst controversy surrounding her involvement as a consultant for a cannabis company. Fagan’s decision came after Republican lawmakers called for her resignation and Governor Tina Kotek requested an ethics probe into her cannabis gig, as reported by Oregon Live. Fagan,

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has announced that he will convene a special legislative session starting on May 16 to pass a new drug possession law. This comes after lawmakers were unable to reach an agreement during the regular session that ended in April. The proposed legislation aims to strike a balance between accountability and

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is making significant changes to its marijuana policies with the introduction of a new collective bargaining agreement. While players will no longer be subjected to THC testing requirements, there are restrictions on promoting marijuana companies. This blog delves into the details of the agreement, highlighting the key changes and their