Alaska’s full House of Representatives has advanced a measure that would alter the state’s tax rate for licensed recreational marijuana sales. On Friday, the Alaska …
US Lawmaker Plans to Refile Federal “Stop Pot Act”
A Republican lawmaker from North Carolina plans to refile federal legislation next year designed to withhold funds from states and tribes that have legalized marijuana. …
Vermont Legislature Passes Psychedelics Bill, Sending it to Governor Phil Scott
Vermont’s full legislature has approved legislation to establish the “Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group”. Senate Bill 114 received final approval today from the state legislature, …
President Biden and Vice President Harris Remain Silent on DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Decision
Despite the confirmation nearly two weeks ago that the DEA is rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III, both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris …
DEA Administrator Says Shift from Plant-Based Drugs to Synthetic Drugs Has Resulted in the “Most Dangerous and Deadly Drug Crisis” in US History
Today, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA). In it the agency warns about the shift away …
Vermont Legislature Overwhelmingly Passes Overdose Prevention Center Bill, Governor Says He’ll Veto
Vermont’s Legislature has given final approval to House Bill 72, which “proposes several provisions relating to harm-reduction and criminal justice responses to drug use.” The …
Colorado Legislature Approves Bill to Streamline Marijuana Licensing and Regulations, Sending it to Governor Polis
The Colorado Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a bill designed to “address efficiency in the regulation of existing marijuana licensees.” Senate Bill 76 was approved by …
US Congress: Lawmakers From 30 States Now Sponsoring Federal Legislation to Deschedule Marijuana
Last week, a coalition of US Senators introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), which aims to deschedule marijuana. A similar bill is also …
Vice President Kamala Harris to Advocate for Marijuana Legalization Following Rescheduling
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to strongly advocate for the legalization of recreational marijuana once the rescheduling process is complete, according to a campaign official. …
US Congress: The 5 Federal Marijuana Bills With the Most Support
The DEA is moving marijuana to Schedule III, but that’s not stopping some lawmakers from fighting for further marijuana reform. Here’s an overview of the …
New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
New Hampshire’s Senate Judiciary Committee has given approval to a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, which has already been passed through the full House of …
Vermont House Unanimously Approves Bill to Establish Psychedelic Working Group
Legislation that would establish the “Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group” has been passed through Vermont’s full House of Representatives. Senate Bill 114 was given approval …
