Could Democrats Federally Legalize Marijuana With Their New Senate And House Majorities?
Democrats won big in Tuesday’s midterm elections, retaking majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives—a development that advocates say stands to boost efforts to reform federal marijuana laws. The House under Democratic control has previously passed bills to federally legalize marijuana on two occasions, most recently in 2022. Advancing cannabis reform in […]
Marijuana Users Trust Dispensary Staff More Than Doctors Or The Government For Cannabis Info, Federally Funded Study Shows
People who consume marijuana trust dispensary staff more than healthcare providers or government agencies as a source of information about cannabis, according to a new federally funded study. Researchers with the University of California, Johns Hopkins University and other institutions conducted an online survey of 1,023 U.S. residents over the age of 18 who used a […]
Talarico Says He’ll Work To Federally Legalize Marijuana If Elected To The Senate
The Democratic candidate running to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate in next month’s elections says he will work to federally legalize marijuana if he wins the race. “Like prohibition, bans don’t work,” James Talarico, who currently serves as a sate representative, said in response to a question from The Texas Tribune about how Congress […]