In his temporary budget-dealing with Democrats, President Trump has agreed to continue a ban on using federal funds to interfere in states’ legal cannabis practices, but as 2018 nears, a government stance is largely still up in the air.
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Marijuana Advocates Hitting Trump’s Inauguration With 4,200 Joints
On Jan. 20, 2017, attendees of Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., may get free joints, or at least a contact high, at the presidential ceremony.
Obama: Marijuana Should Be Treated Like ‘Cigarettes or Alcohol’
“Look, I’ve been very clear about my belief that we should try to discourage substance abuse,” Obama said. “And I am not somebody who believes that legalization is a panacea. But I do believe that treating this as a public-health issue, the same way we do with cigarettes or alcohol, is the much smarter way to deal with it.”
Trump and Marijuana: Will 2016’s Big Winners Get Along?
Trump has said marijuana policy should be up to the states, but that was on the campaign trail. Will he stay true to his word?
What The Future of MJ Legalization Could Look Like Under Trump
Jubilation over marijuana’s ballot wins was quickly tempered by the uncertain future marijuana faces under a Trump Justice Department.
Chelsea Clinton Sparks Controversy Over Marijuana Comments
Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, created a stir after making controversial comments about marijuana use at a town hall in Youngstown, Ohio, on Sept. 24, 2016.
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto Following Marijuana Vote in California
On Sept. 15, 2016, a legislator from California revealed that Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto brought up California’s recreational legalization measure with a delegation of California Democratic lawmakers who were visiting Mexico to discuss trade and border issues.
Neither Clinton Nor Trump Is A Hit With Marijuana Supporters
Marijuana supporters are crossing their fingers that the Obama administration will act soon to reschedule cannabis because neither candidates for president or vice president are giving them any positive feelings.
Marijuana Policy Project Endorses Gary Johnson for President
The Marijuana Policy Project has endorsed Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson for president. “We don’t take a position—and we therefore don’t take into account a candidate’s position—on other issues, such as abortion, guns, gay rights, Iraq, taxes, or Social Security,” Rob Kampia, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project, said.
House Approves Veterans Equal Access Amendment
On May 19, 2016, the United States House of Representatives voted 233-189 to approve the Veterans Equal Access Amendment, which would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients in states where it is legal.
Obama Administration to Meet With Marijuana Advocates
An unnamed member of the Obama administration is set to meet with members of the marijuana advocacy group DCMJ to discuss marijuana reform.
Legalize It All
In 1994, John Ehrlichman, the Watergate co-conspirator, unlocked for me one of the great mysteries of modern American history: How did the United States entangle itself in a policy of drug prohibition that has yielded so much misery and so few good results?
Medical and Recreational Marijuana Movement in Mexico
According to Reuters, Sen. Cristina Diaz Salazar believes Mexico’s Congress should approve a medical marijuana bill by May.
Colombia to Legalize Medical Marijuana
In a surprise move, the Colombian government announced on Nov. 12, 2015, that it will legalize marijuana for medicinal and scientific purposes.
GOP Addresses Marijuana in Second Debate
The first candidate to address the question of legalization was Sen. Rand Paul, who has made a name for himself by championing hands-off governance.
‘Weed 3’ Showcases Compassion Grounded in Logic
Mainstream media coverage of marijuana continues to enhance the dialogue on marijuana’s legitimacy as medicine. With Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent being one of the most respected celebrity doctors on television, he is well positioned to share serious discussion on medical marijuana with a larger audience.
Is Rand Paul Good for Legalization?
We have become more sophisticated in the ways that we discuss marijuana legalization since former Texas Rep. Ron Paul last ran for President in 2012.
Cannabis Stock Momentum in the Wake of DC News
The recent proposal of the CARERS Act and statements from President Barack Obama have spawned a lot of interest and momentum in cannabis stocks, and it is especially noticeable after such a languid period last year.
Tuesday State of the Union
The press machine is back in full force today in the cannabis sector. It appears that many companies in the space were preparing their press releases over the long weekend.
Legalization Needs Federal Assurance
The biggest boost to cannabis investor confidence would come in the form of governmental assurance that their investments will not be undone.
Mujica Signs Rules for Cannabis in Uruguay
On May 6, 2014, President Jose Mujica led Uruguay to become the first country to declare cannabis legal within a framework of regulations that makes policies in Washington and Colorado seem like something dreamed up at pot parties. Every Uruguayan consumer must register to remain within the system, and choose one of three ways to access their cannabis.