Graphic by Julia Meyer The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom (D), signed a set of cannabis-related bills recently, enacting 10 new laws for the state. Nearing the end of the legislative session, the legislature delivered several measures for Gov. Newsom to approve including setting up California to allow interstate cannabis commerce, providing employment protections for … [Read more...] about California Governor Newsom Signs 10 Cannabis Bills Permitting Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections, and Expunging Records
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The Dime: 1/14/2022
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 Dime. Latest Study Shows Cannabinoids Prevent COVID Infection Certain compounds in cannabis may prevent COVID infection. That’s according to a … [Read more...] about The Dime: 1/14/2022
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
Biden’s Plan for Federal Cannabis Reform
Cover Photo: Biden's plan for cannabis doesn't include federal legalization. Photo courtesy of Cannabis Health Insider. Cannabis lovers celebrating 4/20 last Tuesday received unfortunate news from the White House regarding federal cannabis legalization. Press secretary Jen Psaki declined to answer whether President Biden would sign a bill to federally legalize weed. … [Read more...] about Biden’s Plan for Federal Cannabis Reform
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
