By Kyle Jaeger on https://www.marijuanamoment.net The non-partisan National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has voted to adopt a revised policy directive that expresses support for federal marijuana descheduling and cannabis banking reform amid the state-level legalization movement. The measure, which builds on an existing directive that NCSL passed in 2018, was … [Read more...] about State Lawmakers Across The U.S. Call For Federal Marijuana Legalization And Banking Reform In Revised Resolution
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Kennedy Goes For MORE
Wow, we guess stranger things have happened before... Yes, Joe Kennedy III, the same Joe Kennedy formally associated with Kevin Sabet's SAM, has co-sponsored a comprehensive legalization bill. This is exciting, people! While Joe Kennedy III might not be the first high profile politician to change his or her mind on the topic, what is strange is why he wasn't in support in the … [Read more...] about Kennedy Goes For MORE
The MORE Act
Four months ago, on July 23, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) introduced the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act, or MORE Act, in Congress. The MORE Act is on track to be the first comprehensive marijuana reform legislation set to be voted on in Congress after the House Judiciary Committee voted 24-10 in favor of the bill on … [Read more...] about The MORE Act
SAFE Banking
The SAFE Banking in Cannabis Act Passed the House – What Happens Next? Three Scenarios As you may have heard, late Wednesday afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first piece of legislation in its history to ease federal cannabis penalties. The SAFE Banking in Cannabis Act passed in a landslide supermajority vote – 91 Republicans joined all but one … [Read more...] about SAFE Banking
Presidential Candidate Proposes Medical Marijuana Waivers For Military Veterans
Veterans do not have access to medical cannabis through the federal healthcare system, otherwise known as the Veterans Affairs or VA. The VA while no longer aggressively targeting cannabis users and identifying them as drug users, has a long way to go before we can see veterans gaining access to safer medical alternatives. All too often is cannabis the last option for people, … [Read more...] about Presidential Candidate Proposes Medical Marijuana Waivers For Military Veterans
Legislators Have Yet Another Option for Expanding Veteran Cannabis Access
On Tuesday, a Republican U.S. legislator from Florida proposed another bill that looks to protect military veterans who use medical marijuana. Rep. Greg Steube’s proposal would sign into law existing VA policy that ensures vets can’t lose benefits over cannabis use — and go a step further by ensuring [...] You can view the whole article at this link Legislators Have Yet Another … [Read more...] about Legislators Have Yet Another Option for Expanding Veteran Cannabis Access
Federal Reserve Bank Presidents Call For Marijuana Banking Clarity
Three Federal Reserve Bank presidents united in a call on Wednesday for clarity on rules for providing financial services to the marijuana industry. During a panel at the American Bankers Association summit, the federal executives were asked about how financial institutions are expected to manage conflicting state and federal cannabis laws. All three stressed the need for a … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve Bank Presidents Call For Marijuana Banking Clarity
Senate Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans
Ooh Rah!!! This is exciting. Two Democratic U.S. senators filed legislation on Wednesday that would effectively legalize medical marijuana for military veterans and let government doctors help them access it. #22toomany It's only right and moral for the Federal Government to take care of the medical needs of our military veterans. They fight to protect the United … [Read more...] about Senate Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans
Marijuana in the Midterms
#ResistProhibition In order to end prohibition, we need to pressure legislators on all levels: Federal, State, and Municipalities. -Dabbin Dad Erik Altieri is the Executive Director of NORML . This feature was published in the June 2018 issue of High Times magazine. Subscribe right here . Marijuana legalization is going to be a lead issue in the 2018 elections. … [Read more...] about Marijuana in the Midterms
Massachusetts Bill Introduced That Protects Legal Marijuana Businesses
In the wake of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to rescind Obama-era guidance that protected legal marijuana businesses, legislators in Massachusetts have introduced a bill that would prohibit state and local police from participating in federal cases against people or licensed operators who follow state marijuana laws. The bill [...] You can view the whole article at … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Bill Introduced That Protects Legal Marijuana Businesses
