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Justice Department ‘Should Take About 20 Years’ To Reschedule Marijuana, GOP Congressman Says
Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris is still advocating for cannabis prohibition even after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order rescheduling marijuana.
Trump Was ‘Poorly Advised’ On Marijuana Rescheduling, GOP Senator Says After Directly Raising Concerns With President
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Marijuana Moment: Democratic Senator ‘Very Concerned’ About How DOJ Will Handle Marijuana Rescheduling
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Marijuana Moment: Cannabis Caucus Co-chair dismisses concerns over DOJ marijuana rescheduling delay
Veteran marijuana journalists Matt Laslo and The LCB cover cannabis policy in Washington for Marijuana Moment.
Marijuana Moment: GOP Senator Claims Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ Voicing Opposition To Trump’s Rescheduling Order
The LCB contributed original reporting from Washington to this Marijuana Moment cannabis rescheduling exclusive.
Marijuana Moment: Lawmakers’ mixed reactions to marijuana rescheduling news from Trump administration
The LCB’s founder is veteran Washington correspondent Matt Laslo who regularly breaks cannabis news for Marijuana Moment
Ask a Pol Drugs exclusive: Cannabis Caucus Co-chair seeking state "exemptions" from new hemp THC ban
Exclusive from Matt Laslo’s interactive political journalism outlet www.AskaPolDrugs.com on Substack and all major podcast platforms.
Marijuana Reform Died but Senate Dems Found Wedge Issue
Marijuana Reform Died but Senate Dems Found Wedge Issue. Top Senate Democrats – including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer who hails from New York City – are now vowing to shelve the bipartisan SAFE Banking Act until they can also pass social equity protections for cannabis companies. Many advocates say they’re playing politics, and putting Wall Street above, say, Crenshaw Blvd.
Dem on Dem Marijuana Banking Battle: Racial Justice vs. Big Banks
Dem on Dem Marijuana Banking Battle: Racial Justice vs. Big Banks — House Democrats passed a marijuana banking measure for the fifth time this week, but its chances are dim in the Senate thanks to progressive Democrats who say no handout to Wall Street until Congress addresses the racial injustices foundational to the War on Drugs.
The Democratic Resistance to Marijuana
The Democratic Resistance to Marijuana. GOP leaders continue to disregard marijuana’s popularity with their voters, but that doesn’t mean Democrats have successfully laid claim to one of the most broadly popular issues in today’s hyper, hyper-partisan political arena.
No One Knows Where President Biden is on Marijuana
President Joe Biden despised marijuana despite promissing medicinal benefits
Gov. Ricketts isn’t Alone in Spreading Marijuana Myths – Here are Some Facts
Marijuana’s More Popular than Politicians
AOC and Matt Gaetz Allies in New Front in War on Marijuana
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AOC and Pressley Say Dem Leaders Caved to McConnell on Marijuana Vote
Progressive “Squad” members Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley accuse Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team of merely playing into Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s hands on drug and marijuana policy