A House committee on Thursday approved a bill that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct clinical trials into the therapeutic potential of marijuana for military veterans.
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Strong Majority Of Americans Continues To Support Marijuana Legalization At Record High Level, New Gallup Poll Finds
Support for marijuana legalization continues to enjoy broad support from Americans, according to a new Gallup poll released on Thursday.
Democratic Senators’ Bill Would Let DC Legalize Marijuana Sales In Contrast To Biden’s Proposed Blockade
The Democratic leader of a key U.S. Senate committee on Monday released the text of legislation that, if enacted, would finally allow Washington, D.C. to legalize recreational marijuana sales—in contravention of the wishes of President Joe Biden.
Wyoming Activists Jumpstart Signature Gathering For 2022 Marijuana Ballot Initiatives
Wyoming activists are kicking it into high gear to collect signatures for 2022 ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize cannabis possession, with the campaign announcing a series of events this weekend to shore up support.
Affordable Housing Project to Use Hemp-based Materials
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based Global Hemp Group Inc has acquired 664 acres of land in Hayden, Colorado to build affordable housing with hemp-based materials over the next 25 years. It is the third land purchase by the company this year, bringing its total to about 874 acres.
Clarence Thomas says federal laws against marijuana may no longer be necessary
Clarence Thomas, one of the Supreme Court's most conservative justices, said Monday that because of the hodgepodge of federal policies on marijuana, federal laws against its use or cultivation may no longer make sense.
Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved In Senate Committee
A Rhode Island Senate committee on Monday approved a marijuana legalization bill that’s being championed by leadership in the chamber.
Texas And Louisiana Governors Signal They’ll Sign Marijuana Reform Bills On Their Desks
The governors of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday separately indicated that they will sign marijuana reform bills that have recently been delivered to their desks.
Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk Following Legislature’s Approval
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama is headed to the governor’s desk following its passage by the legislature.
Montana Senate Approves Bill To Implement Marijuana Legalization
Senate lawmakers approved the state’s flagship weed implementation and taxation bill on its third reading Friday afternoon.
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears Eighth Committee On Route To The House Floor
An eighth Minnesota House committee on Thursday approved a bill to legalize marijuana in the state.
U.S. House Approves Marijuana Banking Bill For Fourth Time, Setting Up Senate Consideration
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill to protect banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regulators.
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved By Seventh House Committee
Another day, another House committee approval of a bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota.
Uber Will ‘Absolutely’ Explore Marijuana Deliveries When Federal Prohibition Ends, CEO Says
The CEO of Uber said on Monday that the ride share company will “absolutely” explore adding marijuana deliveries to its services when federal prohibition ends.
Texas Lawmakers Unanimously Approve Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill In Committee
A Texas House committee on Wednesday approved a bill to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program.