Politics

Survey: Americans View Marijuana As Far Less Harmful Than Alcohol And Tobacco - Cannabis News

Americans are twice as likely to say that alcohol is “very harmful” than say the same about marijuana, according to a survey released on Monday.

DEA Announces It Will Finally Take Action On Marijuana Grower Applications - Cannabis News

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Monday that is is taking steps to expand the number of federally authorized marijuana manufacturers for research purposes.

This Is The Most Marijuana-Friendly Congress In History - Cannabis News

With the House and Senate heading into a month-long August recess this week, it's a good time to look back at what lawmakers have accomplished so far this year when it comes to marijuana reform: It is unquestionable that the 116th Congress is the most cannabis-friendly Congress in history.

Legalizing Marijuana, Once Thought Unthinkable In These Three States, Will Be On The Ballot In 2020 - Cannabis News

One of the states sued Colorado years ago for having legal pot, now it's putting legalization to the voters.

Federal Officials Give Hemp Legalization Update At Senate Hearing - Cannabis News

The Senate Agriculture Committee heard from federal agencies about efforts to implement the legalization of hemp at a hearing on Thursday.

The MORE Act Calls for Sweeping Changes in Federal Cannabis Law - Cannabis News

Two high-profile Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled what they describe as “one of the most comprehensive marijuana law bills ever introduced in the US Congress.”

Top Congressional Chairman And Presidential Candidate File Marijuana Legalization Bills - Cannabis News

The chairman of a key congressional committee responsible for crime policy is teaming up with a senator running for president to file legislation on Tuesday that would federally legalize marijuana and seek to repair some of the harms of a war on drugs that has been waged primarily against people of color.

Senate Schedules Hearing On Marijuana Business Banking Access - Cannabis News

In one of the clearest signs of marijuana reform's growing momentum on Capitol Hill, a Republican-controlled Senate committee has scheduled a hearing for next week that will examine cannabis businesses' lack of access to banking services.

FDA Says It Is Speeding Up The CBD Regulation Process - Cannabis News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that it was “expediting” its efforts to develop rules for CBD and plans to issue a report on the department’s progress by early fall.

Congress Holds Historic Hearing On Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition - Cannabis News

Members of a key congressional committee are holding a historic hearing on ending federal marijuana prohibition on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential markup of legislation that could fundamentally change cannabis laws in the U.S.


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