Marijuana Politics

Marijuana is one step closer to being classified as a less-dangerous drug through a proposal from the Department of Justice. As local and state leaders try to curb unlawful cannabis sales, Buffalo is in the process of drafting legislation that would align the city's law's with the Office of Cannabis

The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to fulfill its promise. Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman represents Senate District 19. The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to fulfill its promise and deliver medical cannabis to the patients in Alabama

Public Comments Overwhelmingly Favor Cannabis Descheduling in Federal Review. The deadline for public comments on the federal government’s plan to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) concluded on July 22 with tens of thousands of statements

Thailand to Regulate Cannabis for Medicinal Use, Reversing Plan to Re-list as Narcotic. Thailand will regulate cannabis for medicinal use instead of re-listing the plant as a narcotic, the deputy prime minister said on Tuesday, in the government's U-turn on its previous policy. Prime minister

What we know from the first 265 days of DC medical cannabis retail license hearings. Almost eight months ago, D.C. opened its doors to new medical cannabis retail applicants. The Outlaw analyzed ABCA Board decisions from November 1, 2023 to July 22, 2024 to get a sense of the makeup of the District

Kamala Harris Presidential Prospects Boost US Cannabis Stocks. The prospect of a Kamala Harris presidential nomination has helped boost the price of US cannabis stocks, as investors seem optimistic that the Vice President will carry the torch lit by Joe Biden. Following Biden’s long-speculated

Ohio Issues Strict Guidelines for Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Openings. Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state, but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. In fact, Ohio recently released guidelines for what the

Kamala Harris' Potential Presidential Bid Highlights Her Evolving Stance on Marijuana. With U.S. President Joe Biden stepping aside for the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, her potential candidacy for the 2024 election against Donald Trump brings attention to her stance

Supreme Court Decision Could Significantly Delay Cannabis Rescheduling in the US. The planned rescheduling of cannabis in the US could now take far longer than initially expected following a landmark Supreme Court decision last week. Head of Legal and Policy Research at NuggMD, Deb Tharp, raised

Oklahoma Court Urges Legal Change to Prosecute Pregnant Medical Marijuana Users. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals urged the Legislature to change the law to allow pregnant medical marijuana cardholders to be prosecuted for child neglect. Women with state medical cards who use marijuana during

NYC's Largest Drug Bust Uncovers $10 Million in Illegal Cannabis Products in the Bronx. Nearly $10 million worth of narcotics were seized in the Bronx in what the NYPD said was its most significant drug bust to date involving illegal cannabis products. Police said they were investigating community

President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race Amid Party Pressure, Eyes Cannabis Rescheduling Before Exit. President Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the presidential race in a letter posted on his official X account Sunday after growing pressure from colleagues in the