All posts tagged "Earl Blumenauer"

Current Events

Week in Review: Cannabis Advocate Rep. Blumenauer Announces Retirement from Congress

ICYMI: Catch up on the week’s latest news from across the cannabis spectrum.

Legal

Biden Debuts Application For Federal Marijuana Pardon Documentation

The Biden Administration last week launched a new application for individuals who were pardoned for federal...

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...

Politics

Congressmen Call for Descheduling, More Cannabis Research

Lawmakers are pushing for more research into the medicinal qualities of cannabis, which can’t happen until...

Politics

STATES Act Would Remove Feds From Local Cannabis Policy Equation

Introduced today, the STATES Act could certainly be a quick fix for the cannabis industry until...

Politics

Bill Filed to Expand Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana Has Promising Path to Passage

Advocates say that, unlike in years past, this time the bill could be championed by the...

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...

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.

Politics

McConnell Still Opposes Marijuana Legalization At National Level

Although the Senate majority leader supports hemp, he does not support cannabis.

Legal

GOP Congress is Full of Marijuana Bills

Several pro-cannabis bills have been introduced in Congress.

Cannabis

The Pesticide Dilemma

Colorado, Oregon, California and other legal states are tightening their list of allowed pesticides.

Politics

Congress Approves Measure Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana

Veterans looking to participate in their state’s medical marijuana program may soon get the support they...

Current Events

Congressional Forces Push to Give Vets Access to MMJ

Federal lawmakers will march up to Capitol Hill this week in an effort to tear down...

Cannabis

Oregon Hosts the Cultivation Classic

A sold-out crowd of enthusiasts celebrated craft cannabis Saturday at the Cultivation Classic.

Economics

The DEA Drained $18 Million Last Year Destroying Pot Plants

The DEA’s mission is simple: Search and destroy. At the expense of hardworking taxpayers, the DEA...

Industry Events

Cannabis Conference Blends Activism and Business

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) has speakers ranging from legislators and entrepreneurs to activists and...

Industry Events

Bipartisan Legalization on Display at ICBC

With a presidential election season in full swing, most political discussions highlight the stark divisions between...