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Cannabis Regulatory Update: Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Carolina

Hawaii House Approves Proposal For Cannabis Exemption From DEA Hawaii lawmakers approved Wednesday a proposal that seeks an exemption from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations, asking that the state is allowed to manage its medical cannabi…

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Will Chuck Schumer’s Latest Plan To Go Over GOP Heads Help Cannabis Reform?

Will Chuck Schumer’s Latest Plan To Go Over GOP Heads Help Cannabis Reform?
The comprehensive marijuana bill that cannabis advocates had high hopes would pass this year probably won’t go far.
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Biden’s Anti-Marijuana Stance Is Perfect For America Right Now

Biden’s Anti-Marijuana Stance Is Perfect For America Right Now
Considering the outpouring of support for legalization in the latest polls, Biden could be forced to change his tune — and fast.
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When Will Marijuana-Hating Mitch McConnell Retire?

When Will Marijuana-Hating Mitch McConnell Retire?
Even though the Democrats finally have the majority in Congress, there’s still enough political power-madness coming from McConnell to cause trouble.
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Senate Democrats And President Biden Not On Same Page With Cannabis Reform

Senate Democrats And President Biden Not On Same Page With Cannabis Reform
Last week, Biden fired five staffers for marijuana-related discrepancies in drug disclosures.
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Will Senate’s Marijuana Legalization Plan Work In The Land Of The Greedy?

Will Senate’s Marijuana Legalization Plan Work In The Land Of The Greedy?
More details about the upcoming proposal designed to legalize marijuana at the federal level have emerged, and they might be just as ambitious as they are unrealistic
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Marijuana Reform Could Lose Out This Year To ‘Scorched Earth Senate’

Marijuana Reform Could Lose Out This Year To ‘Scorched Earth Senate’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell threatened a “completely scorched earth Senate” earlier this week if Democrats change the filibuster.
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If Senate Democrats’ Idea Of Cannabis Reform Is SAFE Banking Act, They Should Give Up Now

If Senate Democrats’ Idea Of Cannabis Reform Is SAFE Banking Act, They Should Give Up Now
Democrats must find a way to make a bill palatable to Republicans and come to terms on its reach.
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Congressional Democrats Must Legalize Marijuana Nationwide Before Midterms, Or Else

Congressional Democrats Must Legalize Marijuana Nationwide Before Midterms, Or Else
The COVID-relief bill was a big win for the Democrats, and now they’re gearing up for the next one: federal marijuana legalization.
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Mitch McConnell Plans To Run Pro-Marijuana Democratic Majority Out Of Senate In 2022

Mitch McConnell Plans To Run Pro-Marijuana Democratic Majority Out Of Senate In 2022
Democrats need to hurry in their pursuit to legalize marijuana nationwide.
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