Obama: If Enough States Legalize Marijuana, Federal Law May Follow SuitLegalizing marijuana at the federal level is a real possibility,according to President...Cohen, Kelly
House of Representatives on Friday voted to pass legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level, one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis in the United States and the latest example of evolving attitudes on the subject. While the bill, called the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment ...
A bipartisan effort to legalize medical marijuana at the federal level is now underway in both Houses of Congress, and its sponsors acknowledge they face an uphill climb to passage - but they believe the public is on their side. "Polls show that at least 86 percent of Americans say medical ...
Every dangerous and addictive drug was once believed to be safe and medicinal. Cocaine, heroin and nicotine were once advertised as being good for you , or at least not harmful. In every instance, we have learned otherwise--- the hard way. Marijuana is the newest "safe" and "medicinal" ...
questions could arise following the November 5 election, as the voters in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida go to the polls and cast their votes on marijuana legalization in their states. We’ll have to wait and see what the future holds for additional impa...
While much attention is paid to progress made at the federal level, state-level progress is the key to unlocking billions in legal sales across the country. With public officials like Shapiro leading the legislative charge, Pennsylvania and several other states can continue the process...
Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level in the United States, 29 states have allowed cannabis for therapeutic purposes while eight have legalized its recreational use. With the growing tolerance toward the herbal substance, pharmaceutical companies and investors are seizing the opportunity...
California Rep. Eric Swalwell is a co-sponsor of the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, which would reclassify marijuana at the federal level and protect pot users in states that choose to legalize it. Former Rep. John Delaney of Maryland co-sponsored cannabis-related bills during his time...
SmartPlanet: Is there momentum toward lifting the federal ban on marijuana, and who would profit from it? Dr. William Martin: At this point, there is little expectation that Congress will lift the national prohibition of marijuana production, distribution, and use anytime soon. National change,...
Hawaii legalized medical marijuana in 2000 and also decriminalized marijuana possession despite ongoing federal prohibition. Under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) passed in 1970, the federal government maintains a complete prohibition of marijuana. Of course, the...