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Legal

Federal Government Wants to Grow More Pot

Last when the U.S. federal government discreetly posted an an ad looking for more cultivators to...

Politics

The Federal Government is Looking for Pot Farmers

There’s no need to reread that headline. Although it may seem like some sort of cruel...

Politics

Federal Government To Increase Its Supply Of Marijuana For Clinical Research

Federal agencies are moving forward with plans to increase the U.S. government’s production of research-grade cannabis....

Politics

Attorney General: It’s Unclear Whether Federal Government Can Force States to Criminalize Drugs

Attorney General Eric Holder appeared before the House Judiciary Committee today for an oversight hearing in...

Legal

Canadian Medical Marijuana Group Sues Federal Government for Right to Grow at Home

Canada’s Medical Marijuana Alliance and Resources (MMAR) has filed a federal class action suit against the...

Joint Opinions

Legal Sales in Colorado: It’s Time for the Federal Government to Allow the Free Market to Control Cannabis

Now that the floodgates of legal marijuana have been opened in Colorado, it seems a lot...

Cannabis

Federal Government Patented Medical Marijuana Yet Criminalize It

Almost 10 years ago, the feds patented medical marijuana. On October 7th, 2003, the United States...

Politics

Federal Shutdown Means Cheap Marijuana for Government Employees

And there’s nobody around to drug-test you!

Politics

President Biden Sets Federal Cannabis Legalization in Motion

Though more symbolic than substantive, presidential pardon and pressure on Congress is biggest move from the...

Legal

Congressional Leaders Publish 2022 Plan for Federal Cannabis Legalization

Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Rep. Barbara Lee of California have released a plan for...

Legal

New German Government Plans to Legalize Cannabis

Political parties forming a coalition government in Germany have agreed to a plan that would legalize...

Politics

Look Out: The Most Ambitious Idea for Federal Pot Reparations Is Beto O’Rourke’s


Presidential hopeful is pitching ambitious marijuana reform.

Medical

Medical Cannabis in Utah Will Not Impede Federal Funds

Utah demonstrates that states and institutions can no longer claim they can't legalize marijuana because they'll...

Legal

‘World’s Largest Marijuana Company’ Has the Largest Problem With the U.S. Government

The FDA is scrutinizing Curaleaf for its CBD product claims.

Legal

Florida Congressman Pushes to Protect Federal Workers Who Use Cannabis

Another potential victory in the realm of worker’s rights — this time, for government employees.

Legal

How Hemp Could Block Federal Cannabis Legalization

There are a couple four-letter words standing between cannabis and federal legalization — literally and metaphorically.

Economics

Congress Hears Testimony on Federal Cannabis Banking Reform

The subcommittee hearing on cannabis banking featured a few contentious moments around the dangers of marijuana...

Politics

The Cannabis Caucus Works Through the Government Shutdown

Congressional Cannabis Caucus founder Earl Blumenauer took to the internet to urge citizens to reach out...

Politics

What the Government Shutdown Means for Legal Hemp & Cannabis Protections

Thanks to the government shutdown, the Department of Agriculture hasn’t been able to build regulations for...

Legal

Former House Speaker Hints Federal Marijuana Legalization Is Around the Corner, But Is it Real?

Boehner predicts cannabis will soon be legalized across the nation.