Articles tagged with "politics"
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This May Be the End for the CARERS Act
Lisa Rough - Published on December 11, 2015read moreThe CARERS Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation, was one of the best chances for the United States to reclassify cannabis as a non-Schedule I class drug.
Responsible Ohio Campaign Director Takes Criticism at DPA Reform Conference
Leafly Staff - Published on November 20, 2015read moreIan James turned up to take his licks in public as the fallout from Ohio’s failed cannabis legalization bid continues.
A Changing Climate for Cannabis on Capitol Hill
Leafly Staff - Published on November 20, 2015read moreThe Drug Policy Alliance Reform Conference is underway in Washington D.C., fostering far-reaching discussions on how to improve cannabis policy in the United States.
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The U.S. is Getting a New Attorney General and Head of the DEA: What Does This Mean for the Cannabis Movement?
Lisa Rough - Published on April 27, 2015read moreThe United States is experiencing quite a shakeup in both DEA and Attorney General leadership, and the moves could mean big things for the cannabis movement.
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When Asked About the CARERS Act, President Obama Says to “Follow the Science” Behind Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on April 21, 2015read moreCNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta recently asked President Obama how he feels about the CARERS Act, a historic bill that would reschedule cannabis on a federal level.
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Chris Christie Wants to Shut Down the Cannabis Industry
Lisa Rough - Published on April 17, 2015read moreUnfortunately, if Governor Chris Christie were to become the next leader of the free world, he could prove harmful to the growing cannabis movement.
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Lawmakers Challenge the Department of Justice’s Interpretation of Congressional Medical Marijuana Amendment
Lisa Rough - Published on April 9, 2015read moreThe Department of Justice appears to be misinterpreting a recent congressional amendment meant to protect medical marijuana activities in states where it has been legalized.
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Swing State Voters Support Cannabis Legalization More Than Any 2016 Presidential Candidates
Lisa Rough - Published on April 8, 2015read moreA new Quinnipiac poll of swing states found that the support for legalizing cannabis was higher than for any of the potential 2016 presidential candidates.
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Cities Facing Penalization for Pungent Cannabis: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on March 16, 2015read moreTwo cities may be in hot water over the pungent cannabis aroma that is permeating their area. Here’s the good, the bad, and the stinky marijuana legislation news for this week:
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Another Republican Senator Has Signed on to Support the CARERS Act
Lisa Rough - Published on March 13, 2015read moreThe CARERS Act could very well be the piece of legislation that transforms cannabis in this country, and now it has more bipartisan support.
