You have to give it to them for their sense of humor. Introduced by Scott Peters (D-CA) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), the cheekily named bipartisan bill filed Wednesday aims to create a structured federal marijuana agenda, as well as to carve out a designation for universities to create in-depth studies around cannabis through federal grant …

Everyone Needs a Little DANK: Developing and Nationalizing Key Cannabis Research Act Read More »

The Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism will be gathering to discuss marijuana reform tomorrow, and the witness list is thick as we approach the final hours before the Senate hearing begins session tomorrow morning. While the last has not been formally announced by the panel, the tentative list that thus far has shown …

A Cursory Look into the Tentative List of Witnesses for the Senate Hearing on Marijuana Reform Read More »

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) has officially been filed. A piece of legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR), the highly anticipated bill aims to federally legalize marijuana, and in theory, promote social equity.  The newly filed bill, which …

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act Hits the Ground Running. Read More »

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has scheduled a hearing next week to look at the negative harm created by criminalizing cannabis in order to begin navigating the idea of federal cannabis reform. The hearing is scheduled for July 26th, and with a Senate bill to federally legalize the medicinal plant expected to be coming almost …

Decriminalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level: A Senate Hearing is Scheduled for July 26th. Read More »

Over the years, we’ve heard cannabis referred to as the next gold rush, or the “green rush” for many. A place where you could find your fortune, leave a legacy. You know, whatever other cliche things people think of when they think about the American dream. In recent times, the American dream, for many, has …

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A New York City legal directive has been announced ordering the New York City Fire Department and New York City Police Department to no longer conduct random drug testing for marijuana on workers. The directive also maintains the provision that though random drug testing will no longer be allowed, testing if a worker appears intoxicated …

Small Step for Cannabis: NYPD and NYFD Will No Longer Test Workers for Marijuana Read More »

Hemp. Cannabis’ straight edge cousin. If cannabis and hemp were in school together, cannabis would be smoking behind the bleachers while hemp was busy winning the science fair. Hemp is known as one of the most versatile plants on Earth, and one that has been used for centuries upon centuries around the world. From last …

July is National Hemp Month: Find out Why This Plant is So Dope. Read More »

Oregon continues to be one of the states to lead the charge on the legalization front. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will host three public listening sessions in regards to the continued progress of making psilocybin legal in the state. The sessions will give the public a chance to ask questions, comment, and share concerns …

Cannabis Really is a Gateway Drug, at Least When it Comes to Legalization. Read More »