This year’s presidential election was a historic one for weed, with both major presidential candidates endorsing marijuana legalization for the first time ever. Kamala Harris said that she would legalize adult-use cannabis at the federal level. At the same time, Donald Trump announced that he was backing Florida’s Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational weed in the … [Read more...] about The Weed Industry Isn’t Feeling Too Anxious About Trump 2.0
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President-elect Trump’s unclear policy on cannabis extends to his nominees for government agencies
It's been a month since Election Day, so if you thought cannabis policy and political discourse would have separated by now you'd be forgiven, but you'd also be wrong. A new administration also means a new set of administrators, and President-elect Donald Trump has been fast and furious with announcing who he wants to lead various government agencies, including those that … [Read more...] about President-elect Trump’s unclear policy on cannabis extends to his nominees for government agencies
Trump’s DEA Pick Celebrated Marijuana Decriminalization Vote In Florida County
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has voiced support for decriminalizing marijuana possession. Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, who Trump says he plans to nominate for DEA administrator, applauded a 2020 move by the local board of county commissioners to treat possession of up to 20 grams of marijuana as … [Read more...] about Trump’s DEA Pick Celebrated Marijuana Decriminalization Vote In Florida County
What Can We Expect From Trump On Cannabis Reform?
Donald J. Trump’s victory in November’s Presidential election coincides with a pivotal moment for the U.S. cannabis reform, as efforts to reschedule the substance could significantly reshape the future of the industry, with him potentially having a say. During his campaign, Trump expressed support for rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled … [Read more...] about What Can We Expect From Trump On Cannabis Reform?
Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to come to the White House with a laundry list of policies he wants to change or reverse. The Biden administration has moved to ease longtime restrictions on cannabis — so, what might Trump's arrival mean for the push to legalize marijuana? There are signs that cannabis could be a rare issue on which Trump carries a Biden policy … [Read more...] about Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?
Donald Trump Headlines Pro-Cannabis Legalization Ad in Florida
The sponsor behind Florida’s adult-use cannabis legalization measure released an advertisement Oct. 16 featuring Donald Trump supporting Amendment 3. The ad, called “Good,” highlights the GOP presidential candidate saying in an early September social media post that “As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3,” a constitutional ballot measure that needs a 60% … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Headlines Pro-Cannabis Legalization Ad in Florida
Is President Trump a Man of Action?
Can Trump Just Get a Bong? A lot has happened in the last 12 hours. A sitting U.S President has met with the Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea aka North Korea. This historic meeting not only demonstrates a shift in world politics, but it may indicate that we have a president that is looking to tackle controversial and complicated issues. If the … [Read more...] about Is President Trump a Man of Action?
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!