Cannabis In Politics

A recent letter to Congress, published by Punchbowl News, revealed a bold assertion from a representative of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding the agency’s “final authority” on decisions related to the status of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act. This proclamation adds an intriguing layer of complexity to the ongoing efforts aimed at reshaping […]

South Dakota Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Kevin Jensen and Sen. Jim Stalzer, have introduced legislation that mandates state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to display warning signs about federal gun laws for cannabis consumers. The proposed bill, HB 1036, requires medical cannabis dispensaries to prominently post signs at each entrance and register or point of sale.

In a bid to protect people’s rights, Missouri Representative Ian Mackey has put forward a new bill to stop police from searching vehicles or properties based solely on the smell of marijuana. The proposal follows the path of other states like Maryland and New Jersey, where laws have changed to address concerns about cannabis-related searches.

As New Hampshire lawmakers gear up for the 2024 legislative session, a dozen marijuana-related bills have been pre-filed, unveiling a diverse range of proposals that could significantly alter the state’s approach to cannabis. The measures include initiatives to legalize adult use, expunge past convictions, broaden the eligibility criteria for the medical program, and introduce increased

In a decisive series of inspections throughout November, New York cannabis regulators, comprising investigators from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF), seized a substantial 812 pounds of flower, 701 pounds of edibles, and 61 pounds of concentrates. The targeted crackdown involved the examination of 71 shops suspected

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

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

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

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.

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