Exclusive: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Calls on Biden Administration To Deschedule Cannabis
Why it matters: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging the Biden administration to fully deschedule cannabis rather than simply rescheduling it ...
Tag: Controlled Substances Act
Survey Shows Broad Support for MJ Rescheduling, Boost for Biden if Accomplished
Why it matters: The Department of Health & Human Services' recommendation to reschedule cannabis on the federal Controlled Substances Act ...
Ohio Congressman To File Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill
**Why it matters:** Republican U.S. Representative David Joyce of Ohio plans to introduce a new bill called the STATES 2.0 ...
Massachusetts Cannabis Businesses File Lawsuit Against the U.S. Attorney General
Why it matters: A group of cannabis companies has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, arguing that ...
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Allowing MDMA, Psilocybin Prescriptions If/When Feds Reschedule
Why it matters: The signing of AB 1021 by Governor Newsom allows California doctors to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin medications ...
Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
Why it matters: The article highlights how richer countries, particularly the United States and Europe, continue to provide substantial foreign ...
Colorado Gov. Sends Letter to Commend Biden Administration for Making Progress on Rescheduling Cannabis
**Why it matters:** Colorado Governor Jared Polis has sent a letter to President Joe Biden in support of the U.S. ...
Congressman Introduces Bill To Withhold Federal Funding From States With Legal Weed
Why it matters: Rep. Chuck Edwards has introduced the "Stop Pot Act," which would withhold 10 percent of federal highway ...
Dept. of Health and Human Services Calls On DEA to Reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III
Why it matters: An official at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended that cannabis be reclassified ...
Cannabis and the Second Amendment: A Word of Warning
Why it matters: The ATF has released a clarification stating that firearm owners who partake in cannabis use can no ...
