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House Appropriations Committee Blocks Cannabis Banking Amendment

House Appropriations Committee Blocks Cannabis Banking Amendment | Justin Strekal

WASHINGTON, DC — The House Appropriations Committee took up and defeated language known as the Safe Banking Amendment offered by Congressman David Joyce (R-OH) on Wednesday, June 13th. If adopted, regulators would not be authorized to use federal funds to threaten sanctions against banks working with marijuana-related businesses and entrepreneurs. The defeat of the Safe Banking Amendment was […]

House Appropriations Committee Blocks Cannabis Banking Amendment | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/90827/house-appropriations-committee-blocks-cannabis-banking-amendment/

It’s high time we took a breath from marijuana commercialization

The impacts of marijuana commercialization are why you may start seeing U.S. attorneys shift toward criminally charging licensed marijuana businesses and their investors.

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https://www.thecannabist.co/2018/09/28/its-high-time-we-took-a-breath-from-marijuana-commercialization/104677/

Poll: Record Percentage of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana

Poll: Record Percentage of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana | Erik Altieri

Sixty-eight percent of registered voters “support the legalization of marijuana,” according to national polling data compiled by the Center for American Progress. The percentage is the highest level of support for legalization ever reported in a nationwide, scientific poll. Majorities of Democrats (77 percent), Independents (62 percent), and Republicans (57 percent) back legalization. The results of a […]

Poll: Record Percentage of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/90900/poll-record-percentage-americans-support-legalizing-marijuana/

Why Does the New York State Department of Health Want to Legalize Weed?

Why Does the New York State Department of Health Want to Legalize Weed? | Phillip Smith

Acknowledging that his previous opposition to marijuana legalization was being undercut by popular opinion and the spread of legalization in nearby states such as Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in January called for an assessment of the possible impact of legalizing the herb in the state. The state Health Department […]

Why Does the New York State Department of Health Want to Legalize Weed? | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/91159/new-york-state-department-health-want-legalize-weed/

Teen Marijuana Use in Colorado Still Has Not Increased Since Legalization: Report

Teen Marijuana Use in Colorado Still Has Not Increased Since Legalization: Report | Marijuana Policy Project

DENVER — A new federal report shows rates of teen marijuana use in Colorado have still not increased since voters decided to end marijuana prohibition in 2012 and start regulating it similarly to alcohol for adult use. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) found 19.6 percent […]

Teen Marijuana Use in Colorado Still Has Not Increased Since Legalization: Report | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/90887/federal-government-reports-teen-marijuana-use-colorado-still-not-increased-since-legalization/

Oklahoma Passes Most Progressive Medical Marijuana Initiative Since California’s Prop 215

Oklahoma Passes Most Progressive Medical Marijuana Initiative Since California’s Prop 215 | Phillip Smith

One of the reddest of red states went green on Tuesday, when voters in Oklahoma approved a remarkably progressive medical marijuana initiative by a healthy margin of 56% to 43%. The initiative, State Question 778, allows registered patients to possess up to three ounces of marijuana anywhere and up to eight ounces at home. Patients also […]

Oklahoma Passes Most Progressive Medical Marijuana Initiative Since California’s Prop 215 | The Daily Chronic

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/90984/oklahoma-passes-progressive-medical-marijuana-initiative-since-californias-prop-215/