Congress is moving forward with a bill that could change how emergency rooms handle suspected drug overdoses.Dubbed "Tyler’s Law," the legislation would require the Department of Health and Human Services to figure out exactly how often hospital ERs are actually testing for drugs like fentanyl, marijuana, cocaine, and amphetamines when someone comes in after an overdose. The … [Read more...] about What’s in Your System? Congress Wants the ER to Know, But the Senate Prefers to Play Favorites
Senate
Senate Speed Bump: How One Senator Hit the Brakes on Trump’s Controversial Drug Czar Pick
In an unexpected moment of bipartisan friction, the Senate saw a major confirmation stall as a single senator placed a firm hold on President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House drug czar. The nominee, whose limited qualifications had already raised eyebrows among policy experts, faced heightened scrutiny when his past remarks in support of medical marijuana resurfaced—an … [Read more...] about Senate Speed Bump: How One Senator Hit the Brakes on Trump’s Controversial Drug Czar Pick
Partisan Divides Continue to Hinder Cannabis Reform in the U.S. Senate
Efforts to advance cannabis reform in the U.S. Senate remain stymied by pronounced partisan divisions. While a majority of Democratic senators advocate for comprehensive legalization, Republican counterparts exhibit a spectrum of positions, leading to legislative gridlock.The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act has emerged as a focal point of bipartisan … [Read more...] about Partisan Divides Continue to Hinder Cannabis Reform in the U.S. Senate
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
Connecticut Legislative Bills
Connecticut Cannabis-Related Legislative Bills So Legislators in Hartford have been busy. There are 18, yes "1-8" cannabis related bills proposed to either the State House or Senate. They may not all be in support of the legalization effort, but we can still ensure legislators are provided with the best knowledge to make informed decisions. We have come along way to … [Read more...] about Connecticut Legislative Bills
Senator Slossberg – Attention Residents of Milford, Orange, West Haven & Woodbridge
Sen Gayle Slossberg represents Milford, Orange, West Haven & Woodbridge Do you support the legalization of adult-use of cannabis? Do you feel the topic should be addressed on the legislative floor this session and not in 2019? In order to reach this realization we need to reach out to Senator Gayle Slossberg. It is important that she hears from her constituency … [Read more...] about Senator Slossberg – Attention Residents of Milford, Orange, West Haven & Woodbridge
Legalization Statistics from CO
Support your testimonies with legalization statistics
Tomorrow we continue the process toward cannabis legalization in the State of Connecticut. It is an exciting time as recreational legalization of cannabis spreads across the United States. Can Connecticut be the next state to shed the lies of prohibition? The state Judiciary Committee will hear and read resident … [Read more...] about Legalization Statistics from CO
