Politics

Medical marijuana advocates react to ouster of VA chief, nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson - Cannabis News

One veterans organization called David Shulkin’s tenure at the VA, “a blunder that has caused harm to millions of veterans.”

Tennessee: House committee approves, advances medical cannabis legislation - Cannabis News

Over the objections of law enforcement and health officials, a second House committee approved a bill Wednesday that would legally allow some Tennesseans to use medical cannabis.

Taking the high road: Denver uses pot tax revenue to pave roads - Cannabis News

Since the state of Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, many people ask the question, where does all the tax money go from pot sales? Denver provides one "concrete" answer.

Congressional Budget Deal Includes Medical Marijuana Protections - Cannabis News

Seeking to avert another government shutdown at midnight Friday, Congressional leaders struck a deal on a $1.3 trillion spending bill that would keep the federal government open through September.

Chicago Voters Embrace Cannabis Legalization in a Big Way - Cannabis News

Voters in the Illinois county that includes Chicago have backed the recreational use of cannabis in a nonbinding referendum.

New Poll: The Politics of Medical Marijuana Heats Up For 2018 - Cannabis News

November’s midterm elections are just around the corner and a new poll offers some timely advice for candidates running for the House or Senate – support medical marijuana as part of your platform in 2018.

Alaska: House measure asks feds to respect state-approved pot businesses - Cannabis News

The Alaska House is asking the federal government not to interfere in state-authorized marijuana businesses.

Colorado Congressman Invokes Tenth Amendment to Protect State Pot Programs in 2019 Federal Budget - Cannabis News

"Our constitutional framework has afforded the whole nation the chance to allow states to differ on many matters of public policy, including marijuana."

Georgia lawmakers to Congress: ‘Get off your duffs’ on marijuana - Cannabis News

The Georgia House of Representatives is calling on the U.S. Congress to allow medical research of marijuana.

Virginia: Governor approves groundbreaking medical marijuana legislation - Cannabis News

Governor Ralph Northam signed a major piece of medical marijuana legislation on Friday.


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