News Provided by khn.org Politico reports that since the president seemingly has "no interest" in loosening federal drug laws, despite progress in some states, courts may ultimately have to force the issue. Other news on legal and illegal drugs is from Ohio, Colorado, Texas, and elsewhere. President Joe Biden is showing no interest in loosening federal restrictions that have … [Read more...] about Worries Over Biden’s Reluctance To Reform Federal Marijuana Laws
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Biden Doesn’t Plan Any Marijuana Moves Ahead Of Midterms, White House Suggests
By Kyle Jaeger on MarijuanaMoment The White House suggested on Friday that President Joe Biden will not be making any marijuana policy moves ahead of the midterm elections, with the press secretary saying that “I don’t have anything else to share in the upcoming weeks” when she was asked about other Democrats’ push for cannabis action by the administration. During a gaggle … [Read more...] about Biden Doesn’t Plan Any Marijuana Moves Ahead Of Midterms, White House Suggests
Biden Says He’s ‘Working On’ Bill To Release Cannabis Inmates
BY THOMAS EDWARD on www.HighTimes.com President Joe Biden reiterated his belief that no one should be behind bars for using cannabis, saying Sunday that he is working on legislation to help fulfill that campaign promise. Biden, returning to Washington, D.C. following a four-day trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, made the comments to a gaggle of reporters gathered on the White … [Read more...] about Biden Says He’s ‘Working On’ Bill To Release Cannabis Inmates
Come on man… Let’s build back better. It’s Up To Biden To Direct Mass Clemency For Marijuana Cases, U.S. Pardon Attorney Says
It’s up to President Joe Biden to initiate a process of granting mass clemency for people with non-violent federal cannabis convictions, the recently appointed U.S. pardon attorney told Marijuana Moment on Thursday. As a general practice, the Justice Department’s pardon office looks as petitions for relief on an individualized basis and then makes recommendations to the … [Read more...] about Come on man… Let’s build back better. It’s Up To Biden To Direct Mass Clemency For Marijuana Cases, U.S. Pardon Attorney Says