A team of more than two dozen lawmaking Dems has put forth a measure on stimulating professional investment to battle climate change. The coalition of Democratics wants to strengthen the workforce across the country by guarding people in legal cannabis states from being punished thanks to national substance testing procedures. The measure is known asContinue reading “New Bill Includes Climate Protections, Drug Testing Reform”
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Roars for O’Rourke Erupt behind Cannabis Reform in Texas
At a packed campaign rally held in downtown Austin, Beto O’Rourke thumped off his expected index of campaign promises: strengthening the power grid, wading back the state’s new permitless carry measure, and expanding the accessibility of health care. However, the El Paso Democrat garnered some of the loudest merriments of the evening when he pledgedContinue reading “Roars for O’Rourke Erupt behind Cannabis Reform in Texas”
This Kentucky Bill Would Reform Cannabis in 2022
Earlier this year, a Kentucky lawmaker stated that she is pre-filing bills to legalize possession, restricted sales, and home horticulture of cannabis in the state for the 2022 session, with sponsors from various leading cannabis advocacy groups. Representative Nima Kulkarni (D) is applying a two-track approach to the reform, with one measure to have theContinue reading “This Kentucky Bill Would Reform Cannabis in 2022”
AOC and Dave Joyce Team Up for Cannabis Reform HOPE Act
As congressional administrators work to push federal cannabis legalization, a bipartisan couple on Thursday filed a measure that would incentivize states and local governments to seal cannabis records in their domains. Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are co-sponsoring the measure, known formally as the Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act. ItContinue reading “AOC and Dave Joyce Team Up for Cannabis Reform HOPE Act”
Senator Warren Challenges President Biden to End Cannabis Prohibition
Pres. Biden could expand the economy and improve racial equity with the strike of a pen by awarding clemency to those with federal cannabis offenses, Senator. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) summarily stated. During a discussion with Pod Save America, the politician spoke briefly about how Joe Biden could utilize his executive influence to effect important revisionsContinue reading “Senator Warren Challenges President Biden to End Cannabis Prohibition”
Germany Set to Legalize Cannabis
Party officers in Germany’s new government coalition have arrived at an arrangement to legalize cannabis nationwide. The legalization measure is expected to be presented during the forthcoming legislative session. It will also bring forth more extensive drug harm reduction aids and bar advertising of tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis. At this time, personal possession of cannabisContinue reading “Germany Set to Legalize Cannabis”
Cannabis Advocates, Governors Demand Guidance on Interstate Cannabis from DOJ
A faction of cannabis groups is encouraging the business community to accompany them in demanding governors from four important states to seek guidance from the appropriate judicial bodies regarding interstate cannabis commerce. Formally known as ‘The Alliance for Sensible Markets campaign’ members are currently gathering a sign-on letter for those curious about putting force onContinue reading “Cannabis Advocates, Governors Demand Guidance on Interstate Cannabis from DOJ”
EMS Workers No Longer Disqualified for Prior Cannabis Use
People registering as first responders in Austin, Texas, no longer need to reveal their prior cannabis use following the lobbying of advocates focusing on cannabis reform in Texas. In October, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) changed the work policy after Texas NORML. The local EMS union noticed the matter and sent nearly 3,500 letters to CityContinue reading “EMS Workers No Longer Disqualified for Prior Cannabis Use”
Virginia likely to Speed Up Retail Cannabis Timeline, Virginia GOP Says
Almost weekly, states are coming around to pro-cannabis laws. Next up on the list of states updating cannabis legislation is Virginia. Newly empowered Republicans in the State of Virginia plan to outline the retail sales of recreational cannabis. Some believe that the VA GOP is open to hurrying up the timeline for retail cannabis sales,Continue reading “Virginia likely to Speed Up Retail Cannabis Timeline, Virginia GOP Says”
Arkansas Calls for Cannabis Reform
A group of Arkansas activists for cannabis reform is entering the realm of cannabis legalization on Arkansas’ ballot for 2022. The group registered a new cannabis reform initiative late last week. Arkansans for Cannabis Reform conferred the recommended constitutional amendment to the secretary of state’s office. It would support adults 21 and older to possessContinue reading “Arkansas Calls for Cannabis Reform”