In a campaign video posted on the social media platform X on February 9, Vice President Kamala Harris stated that the Biden/Harris Administration has “changed federal marijuana policy”.

A screenshot from the X.com video post by VP Harris in February.

In the video, which now has been viewed nearly 450,000 times and shared over 2,000 times, VP Harris said “We changed federal marijuana policy, because nobody should have to go to jail just for smoking weed.”

At the time, it was thought that Harris’ video was simply posted prematurely: The Biden Administration had not made any changes to federal marijuana policy, but the DEA was considering a move to reschedule the plant to Schedule III. The Harris campaign declined to respond to media inquiries about what the VP meant by her remarks.
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In a major decision, a U.S. appeals court has ruled that a Texas resident cannot be prosecuted under a federal law that prohibits drug users from owning firearms, stating that the law is unconstitutional when applied to individuals with past drug use.

This ruling follows a recent Supreme Court decision that broadened the interpretation of the Second Amendment.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the federal ban on firearm ownership for drug users should not apply to Texas resident Paola Connelly, as it unjustly targets individuals based on their previous drug habits.
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According to a new poll of registered Florida voters, a strong majority support Amendment 3.

The Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey found support for Amendment 3 to be at 57%. Although this is below the 60% threshold for enactment (given the measure is a constitutional amendment), it’s within the +/-3.4% margin of error, and 9% of voters remain undecided. Just 34%, or roughly one in three, oppose Amendment 3.

Specifically, the survey’s participants were asked “Amendment 3, titled “Adult personal use of marijuana,” will appear on the ballot in Florida this November. It would allow adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption. If the election was today, would you vote yes or no on Amendment 3?”
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Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted what some are dubbing “a cartoonish display“, where he and members of the city’s police department oversaw the burning of four tons of marijuana products they deemed to be “illegal.”

NYC Mayor Eric Adams holding a bag of marijuana prior to its burning.

Despite recreational marijuana being legal in New York since 2021, the city burnt over 8,000 pounds of marijuana and marijuana products today, ranging from dried flower to edibles. The products were seized by over 1,000 marijuana stores throughout the city that were operating without a license.

“We’re going to destroy four tons of cannabis,” said Adams prior to the burning. “We have to stay on top of this because there are so many people who like to participate in this illegal endeavor. We’re going to destroy illegal cannabis in this city. It’s not going to go in our neighborhoods.”
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In just 10 days the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open the doors of their marijuana superstore to the general public, allowing access to everyone 21 and older..

(Photo credit: WLOS Staff).

On Saturday, September 7, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will be accessible to everyone 21 and older, regardless of tribal status. The marijuana megastore is situated on tribal land in Cherokee, North Carolina, which about three hours from Charlotte and 4.5 hours from Raleigh.

This massive store, located at a refurbished bingo hall, initially opened on April 20, catering exclusively to tribal members who were medical marijuana patients. On July 4, the store expanded its services to include recreational sales, but access was still limited to tribal members.
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California’s Senate has now passed legislation to legalize marijuana cafés through its third and final reading, just a day after it was approved through its second reading.

Assembly Bill 1775 successfully completed its third reading in the Senate yesterday by a vote of 30 to 7. The bill had previously cleared the full Assembly in May with a 58 to 6 vote. However, due to amendments made in committee, it will return to the Assembly for one final vote of concurrence before it can be sent to Governor Newsom.

The legislation would “authorize a local jurisdiction, if specified conditions are met, to allow for the preparation or sale of noncannabis food or beverage products, as specified, by a licensed retailer or microbusiness in the area where the consumption of cannabis is allowed, and to allow, and to sell tickets for, live musical or other performances on the premises of a licensed retailer or microbusiness in the area where the consumption of cannabis is allowed.”
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