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Biden Suggests Anti-Marijuana Rules For Athletes Could Change Sha’Carri Richardson Suspension
President Joe Biden suggested on Saturday that rules banning Olympic athletes from competition for marijuana could potentially change....
Jul 5, 20212 min read


U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson suspended for one month after failed drug test
"This will be the last time the Olympics don’t see Sha’Carri Richardson," she said Friday during an exclusive interview on NBC's "TODAY"...
Jul 2, 20213 min read


Clarence Thomas says federal laws against marijuana may no longer be necessary
"The federal government's current approach is a half-in, half-out regime that simultaneously tolerates and forbids local use of...
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Amazon ditched cannabis testing, and more employers will likely follow
San Francisco (CNN Business)Amazon certainly wasn't the first major corporation to arrive at the cannabis reform party, but it sure made...
Jun 25, 20215 min read


Why the Pandemic Was a Breakout Moment for the Cannabis Industry
For many Americans, having enough marijuana was as essential as stocking up on toilet paper. And suppliers found a way to get it to them....
Jun 2, 20215 min read


6 ways to support Black cannabis in Washington D.C.
Initiative 71 continues to make Washington D.C. a spring of cannabis innovation. Moonlighting as I-71, The District’s cannabis policy...
May 19, 20213 min read


Master P leads ‘Cannabis Freedom Day’ march to protest marijuana convictions
“We need to increase awareness, help educate our culture and help prepare the imprisoned for freedom,” he said. Inspired by a fellow...
May 18, 20212 min read


Gov. Kay Ivey signs Alabama’s medical marijuana bill
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill that will allow Alabamians to use medical marijuana products for more than a dozen conditions...
May 18, 20213 min read


New Poll Shows Almost 70% of Americans Want Legal Cannabis—More Than Ever Before
The polled people have spoken: Americans want legal cannabis. According to a recent poll, across the country, more Americans want legal...
May 11, 20212 min read


Louisiana House panel advances bill to legalize recreational marijuana
A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Louisiana advanced from a House committee Tuesday for the first time ever after three...
May 4, 20213 min read


US House pushes to allow marijuana users to buy guns
WASHINGTON (WICS/WCCU) — Several Republicans in Washington, D.C. — including U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-IL-13 — are pushing for a bill...
May 3, 20212 min read


US Postal Service postpones ban on sending vapes via mail
The U.S. Postal Service is delaying a ban on sending vape products in the mail, saying the agency needs more time to review how to...
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Senate leader Schumer calls for marijuana to be decriminalized by next year’s 4/20
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday reiterated his call to legalize marijuana at the federal level, saying he hopes to see an...
Apr 21, 20212 min read


New Mexico Has Now Officially Legalized Marijuana for Recreational Use
New Mexico joins New York, Virginia, and 14 other states in legalizing the drug for adult use New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham...
Apr 19, 20212 min read


New York legalizing weed could mean big things for the future of the cannabis industry
New York this week became the latest state to legalize recreational cannabis, and in doing so, it’s poised to become one of the nation’s...
Apr 3, 20215 min read


$1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package offers marijuana-related firms more options for financial
Cannabis-related firms again face hurdles in qualifying for financial relief under the newly enacted $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus...
Mar 19, 20214 min read


D.C. Can Take Steps Toward Legalizing Marijuana Sales Amid Congressional Ban, Feds Conclude
A federal oversight agency has determined that a congressionally enacted spending bill rider that prevents Washington, D.C. from...
Mar 12, 20214 min read


Dallas Police Push No Arrests for Marijuana Possession Up to 2 Ounces
If Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia gets his way, his officers will no longer cite or arrest most people who are found to be in...
Mar 5, 20211 min read


Does marijuana help sick recover from coronavirus?
The hospital is now recruiting patients to participate in a more extensive study to explore CBD’s effect. A research team at Rabin...
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Lawmakers Voted To Approve Marijuana Legalization Bills In Four States This Week
In-state legislatures across the country, it’s been a busy week for marijuana reform—with lawmakers in four states approving new...
Feb 25, 20214 min read
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