By Samantha Wahl Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Bloomberg Boos Legalization Former New York City Major Michael Bloomberg is the latest candidate to join the 2020 … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 11/29/2019
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Now What: U.S. House Judiciary Committee Passes MORE Act
In historic first step toward federal cannabis legalization, House Judiciary Committee Passes MORE Act. The act is designed to correct the wrongs of the War on Drugs, bringing much needed support to communities most affect by cannabis criminalization. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary voted in favor of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and … [Read more...] about Now What: U.S. House Judiciary Committee Passes MORE Act
New York Decriminalizes Cannabis and Expunges Records
After New York failed to legalize adult-use cannabis earlier this year, the legislature scrambled to try and get it done before the session ended on Wednesday, June 19th. It failed again, but it did accomplish something important for the people of New York by further decriminalizing cannabis. Now possession of two ounces of cannabis is no longer a crime, just a violation. Also, … [Read more...] about New York Decriminalizes Cannabis and Expunges Records
