Two bipartisan members of Congress say they are “deeply troubled” with the “unacceptable” lack of progress in implementing a law signed by President Joe Biden that’s meant to streamline marijuana research. In a letter sent to the heads of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Tuesday, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Lawmakers ‘Deeply Troubled’ By ‘Unacceptable’ Marijuana Research Barriers That Persist Under New Law
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US Congressman Urges DEA to Expedite Rescheduling Cannabis
Another U.S. congressman is putting pressure on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to follow through on a presidential request regarding cannabis reform. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., wrote a letter Jan. 4 to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram urging her “in the strongest possible way” to act expeditiously on the Aug. 29 Department of Health and Human Services … [Read more...] about US Congressman Urges DEA to Expedite Rescheduling Cannabis
Scotts Miracle-Gro catches cannabis fever, lobbies Congress to lift federal pot prohibition
Assistant manager Mandy Gratz arranges a display at Good Day Farm dispensary Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in St. Louis. Recreational marijuana sales were allowed to begin on Friday in Missouri after the state’s health department gave approval. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) The company that keeps your lawn green is also heavily invested in the cannabis industry and is pushing for an end to … [Read more...] about Scotts Miracle-Gro catches cannabis fever, lobbies Congress to lift federal pot prohibition
A DC Experience
Law of the Land On November 4th 2014, voters in Washington DC passed ballot Initiative 71 which legalized and permitted the use of up to two ounces of marijuana and the possession and cultivation of up to three marijuana plants. This story was met with jubilation and excitement from people all over. The people in the Capitol stood up for liberty and choice when they … [Read more...] about A DC Experience
Now this from the American Legion!
Now this from the American Legion! The American Legion stands up for veteran access to medical cannabis. This news made me very proud to be a member of the American Legion. I could not be happier to hear the organization, one of the largest veteran groups, is in support and speaking out on behalf of those who have defended and protected our nation. Having the American … [Read more...] about Now this from the American Legion!
