A House-passed bill that would decriminalize possession of marijuana at a federal level is facing pushback from both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate. The bill passed on April 1 by a vote of 220 to 204, with three Republicans—Reps. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), Brian Mast (R-Mich.), and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)—joining Democrats to pass the bill….
Democrat Bill Legalizing Marijuana Faces Bipartisan Pushback in the Senate
Democrats’ Bill Legalizing Marijuana Faces Bipartisan Pushback in Senate
Legislation approved by the U.S. House to decriminalize possession of marijuana at a federal level is facing pushback from Republicans and Democrats in the Senate. The bill was approved by House members on April 1 by a vote of 220–204, with three Republicans—Reps. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), Brian Mast (R-Mich.), and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)—joining Democrats to…
Pennsylvania Senate Testimony: Legalizing Marijuana a Danger to Youth
April 12, 2022
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After several Pennsylvania Senate hearings that promoted the legalization of adult recreational marijuana use, the tone was different during a Tuesday hearing in Harrisburg that focused on the impact it would have on children. Addiction specialists, law enforcement, public health experts, and psychologists urged lawmakers to use caution. They warned of increased use in youth…
Voters in 8 States Could See Marijuana Legalization Proposals on November Ballots
April 7, 2022
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The Maryland General Assembly on April 1 passed a bill that will allow Marylanders to vote Nov. 8 on a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing adult-use cannabis. It is the first of what could be as many as 15 ballot measures across eight states in 2022 seeking to ask voters to legalize adult recreational use of…
Los Angeles to Speed up Cannabis License Application Process
April 5, 2022
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The Los Angeles City Council on April 5 moved to speed up the process to apply for a commercial cannabis license. This comes after the council cited it received dozens of complaints about licensing delays, with many complaining they have waited months to receive basic licensing responses from the city. The council unanimously adopted changes…
Los Angeles Speeds up Cannabis License Application Process
April 5, 2022
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The Los Angeles City Council on April 5 moved to speed up the process to apply for a commercial cannabis license. This comes after the council cited it received dozens of complaints about licensing delays, with many complaining they have waited months to receive basic licensing responses from the city. The council unanimously adopted changes…
Capitol Report (April 1): Doubts on Legalizing Weed Remain in GOP
April 1, 2022
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The unemployment rate is nearing pre-pandemic lows, but business owners are struggling to hire qualified workers. The labor force added 430,000 new jobs in March. Some states have already legalized marijuana, and Friday, lawmakers on Capitol Hill took action to legalize it on the federal level. We’ve reached a new milestone on our road to recovery…
House Passes Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana at Federal Level
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday that would decriminalize possession of marijuana at a federal level, sending it to the Senate. The bill passed by a vote of 220 to 204, with three Republicans—Reps. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), Brian Mast (R-Mich.), and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)—joining Democrats to pass the bill. The bill would make…
Police Seize 600 Marijuana Plants Growing in Claremont Residence
CLAREMONT, Calif.—Authorities Monday seized hundreds of marijuana plants being grown illegally in a Claremont residence, which was red-tagged by the city, police said. Officers served a search warrant in the 100 block of Kirkwood Avenue at about 8 a.m., according to the Claremont Police Department. “Officers found every room of the home filled with marijuana…
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Mull Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
The debate over legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Pennsylvania is no longer asking if it should be done, but how to regulate it. The Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee on Monday completed its third and final public hearing studying the impact of implementing an adult-use marijuana law. Pennsylvania already allows the purchase of…
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