Cannabis In Politics

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

A group of four individuals cultivating cannabis in Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against state cannabis regulators, asserting their right to sell their homegrown products without obtaining a license, according to MinnPost. The plaintiffs reference Article 13, Section 7 of the Minnesota Constitution, which stipulates that individuals may sell or peddle products cultivated on their

Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity (CAO) Act, spearheaded by a coalition of Democrats including Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Ron Wyden, and Sen. Cory Booker. The bill aims to dismantle the federal prohibition of cannabis and prioritize safety, research, workers’ rights, and restorative justice. Sen. Schumer emphasized

The Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee voted to approve two bills aimed at restarting the state’s medical cannabis licensing process. Sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, SB 306 would restart the licensing process and involve the Alabama Securities Commission in verifying and evaluating applications. The bill seeks to address inconsistencies in scoring applications by

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is once again pushing for legislative action to address concerns related to marijuana consumption and the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC. During his State of the State address, Governor DeWine emphasized the need to respect the will of Ohio voters who approved marijuana legalization at the ballot last