Tag: Congress

Long-Awaited U.S. Legalization Measure To Be Introduced In April

Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2022. Posted in Politics.

When it comes to cannabis public policy, the United States is home to some of the most ridiculous policies on earth, at least from a contradictory standpoint. Cannabis first became prohibited at the...

Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate

Written by Johnny Green on July 20, 2021. Posted in Politics.

When it comes to cannabis policy, the United States is very unique. Cannabis still remains illegal at the federal level in the U.S., however, several states have legalized cannabis for adult use and...

Why Is It Taking So Long To Legalize Cannabis At The Federal Level In The US?

Written by Johnny Green on April 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis prohibition is one of the worst public policies in human history. It goes well beyond the negative impact that is experienced by the person subjected to an initial prohibition-based penalty....

Why Is The MORE Act Vote A Really Big Deal?

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The United States House of Representatives is expected to hold a vote later this month that is going to be truly historic. Below is more information about it via a press release sent to us by our friends...

U.S. Lawmakers Prepare For A Historic House Floor Cannabis Legalization Vote

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2020. Posted in Politics.

September will reportedly see a historic cannabis legalization vote occur in the United States House of Representatives. Below is more information about it from our friends at NORML via a press release...

U.S. House Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana States From Federal Interventions

Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Below is a press release from NORML containing breaking news: Washington, DC: Today, the House of Representatives by voice vote passed a wide-ranging amendment restricting the Department of Justice...

Tell Congress To Include Cannabis In The Next COVID-19 Relief Bill

Written by Johnny Green on April 14, 2020. Posted in Politics.

In these truly difficult times, many small businesses in the cannabis industry are struggling. The fact of the matter is that if smaller cannabis companies in the United States close down during the...

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Report: U.S. House To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill This Week

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

The SAFE Banking Act would reform federal law to allow for better access to the nation’s financial system for cannabis companies. Many cannabis companies have had their assets frozen and/or accounts...

Report: U.S. House To Vote On Cannabis Banking Bill Later This Month

Written by Johnny Green on September 15, 2019. Posted in Business.

In order for the emerging cannabis industry to reach its full potential comprehensive federal banking reform will be required. The legal cannabis industry in the United States is conducting billions...