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Federal
Cannabis Legalization Hearing Held by Congressional Committee
Multiple U.S. Representatives questioned seven cannabis advocates to discuss legalization at the federal level in a recent hearing.
NORML Deputy Director Testifies on Marijuana Legalization Before House Subcommittee
The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing entitled “Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level.”
Senate Sends Marijuana Research Bill To Biden’s Desk, With Schumer Saying He’s Having ‘Productive Talks’ On Broader Reform
Just weeks after President Joe Biden issued a mass marijuana pardon and directed a review of the drug’s scheduling status, the U.S. Senate approved House-passed bipartisan cannabis research bill on Wednesday. It marks the first time a standalone piece of marijuana reform legislation has ever been se…
Congress Sends First Weed Bill To Biden
Passage of the legislation signaled a new era in federal cannabis policy: It’s the first standalone marijuana-related bill approved by both chambers of Congress.
Oregon
Oregon’s Governor Pardons an Estimated 45,000 Thousands for Cannabis Convictions
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of cannabis, a month after President Joe Biden did the same under federal law.
Oregon Firm Files Lawsuit Challenging State Laws Against Cannabis Exports
An Oregon-based cannabis wholesaler has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state laws prohibiting cannabis exports and imports
Kentucky
Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Allowing Out-of-State Medical Cannabis In Kentucky
Out-of-state medical cannabis allowed for some
Entertainment
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfiel to Launch “Holy Ears” Cannabis Infused Edibles
The boxing legends are launching “Holy Ears,” a line of cannabis edibles.
[CANADA] Budmail 420 Launches Unique Cannabis Advent Calendar
Budmail 420 announced that they have launched a cannabis advent calendar in Canada. weed advent calendar 2022 weed advent calendar 2022 TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heard of wine advent calendars, or chocolate ones, or even beer versions? Now, thanks to Budmail 420, customers can get t…
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