For many, a cannabis conviction can lead to disenfranchisement or loss of the right to vote. Photo credit: Sharaf Maksumov. The age-old “stoner” stereotypes have evolved from the silly TV personalities we know, such as Slater from Dazed and Confused, or Smokey from Friday. But the majority of today’s cannabis consumers are average Americans; many of which are full-time … [Read more...] about Cannabis Convictions and Losing the Right to Vote
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Germany is Going to Legalize Cannabis Nationwide
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
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