German lawmakers announce plans to legalize adult-use cannabis nationwide. Photo credit: Lukasz Stefanski. The “traffic lights parties,” including the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the Greens want to legalize the sale of recreational cannabis for adult-use, reports Spiegel. “We are introducing the controlled distribution of … [Read more...] about Germany is Going to Legalize Cannabis Nationwide
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Republicans Propose new Bill to Decriminalize and Regulate Cannabis
American lawmakers aims to decriminalize cannabis. Photo Credit: Shepherd Express/Getty Images. Times are changing and so are laws towards cannabis. On Monday, November 15th, Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to federally decriminalize and tax cannabis. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, along with other Republican cosponsors, introduced the bill — the States Reform … [Read more...] about Republicans Propose new Bill to Decriminalize and Regulate Cannabis
Lawmakers Make Another Push for Federal Cannabis Decriminalization with CAOA
From left to right: Senators Booker, Schumer, and Wyden — the CAOA sponsors. Image credit: Denver7. More than 90% of Americans believe cannabis should be medically or recreationally legal, according to the Pew Research Center. Despite this, it remains federally illegal. Consequently, three Democratic Senators are pushing for the decriminalization of cannabis nationwide … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Make Another Push for Federal Cannabis Decriminalization with CAOA
It’s Time: New York Officials Complete Staff Picks for Cannabis Control Board
New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Photo credit: Shuttershock. After taking up office in early August, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is steadily progressing the implementation of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). The act legalizes the use and taxation of cannabis in the state of New York. However, before his resignation, former Governor Andrew Cuomo and … [Read more...] about It’s Time: New York Officials Complete Staff Picks for Cannabis Control Board
Jackie McGowan’s Pursuit to Govern
Photo courtesy of Jackie McGowan. On Sept. 14th, California will hold a recall election in an attempt to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Among 46 candidates is a California native and devoted cannabis advocate, Jacqueline McGowan. Within the past seven years, McGowan has worked in cannabis policy, consulting and lobbying. This gives her a deeper understanding … [Read more...] about Jackie McGowan’s Pursuit to Govern
