Tag: Politics
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Cheech and Chong Company To Hire a California Lobbyist
Due to hemp laws, Cheech and Chong’s Global Holdings Company filed to hire a lobbyist in Sacramento, California. The post Cheech and Chong Company To Hire a California Lobbyist first appeared on High Times.
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House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
Legislation to ban federal interference with banks serving the cannabis industry was pulled from a federal funding bill after objections from Republican lawmakers. The post House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill first appeared on High Times.
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Kamala Kush Strain Sparks Conversation on Jimmy Kimmel Live
On Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host asked Vice President Kamala Harris if she was aware there is a strain named after her, and she appeared visibly surprised. The post Kamala Kush Strain Sparks Conversation on Jimmy Kimmel Live first appeared on High Times.
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Florida Governor Launches PAC To Fund Campaign Against Legalizing Weed
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has formed a political committee to help defeat a constitutional amendment initiative to legalize weed in the state. The post Florida Governor Launches PAC To Fund Campaign Against Legalizing Weed first appeared on High Times.
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DeSantis Likely To Veto Hemp Bill that Would Limit THC, Sources Say
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is an opponent of adult-use cannabis, but may save the hemp industry if he vetoes SB 1698. The post DeSantis Likely To Veto Hemp Bill that Would Limit THC, Sources Say first appeared on High Times.
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U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling
Dr. Rahul Gupta comments on the promising progress so far, as well as a misleading statement that rescheduling would have an impact on racial disparities. The post U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling first appeared on High Times.
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Will Slovenia Be the Next European Country to Legalize Cannabis?
Slovenia’s largest party of the current ruling coalition, the Freedom Movement, was successful in its effort to place consulting referendums related to medical and non-medical cannabis on the ballot in Slovenia’s next election. Slovenia’s voters will decide on a medical cannabis referendum question and a “cultivation and possession of cannabis for limited personal use” question…
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President Biden Announces Federal Government Will Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Announcement
It’s official: The U.S. Department of Justice will reschedule cannabis, moving it to Schedule III, President Joe Biden announced Thursday. The post President Biden Announces Federal Government Will Reschedule Cannabis in ‘Monumental’ Announcement first appeared on High Times.
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South Dakota Tribes Ban Gov. Kristi Noem After She Says They Cater to Drug Cartels
Native American tribes in South Dakota banned Gov. Kristi Noem from their reservations for her remarks about drugs. The post South Dakota Tribes Ban Gov. Kristi Noem After She Says They Cater to Drug Cartels first appeared on High Times.
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Senator Cory Booker Visits Sacramento Cannabis Giant Amid Decriminalization Push
One of Congress’ biggest advocates for legal cannabis came to the California Capitol this week to get up close and personal with thousands of cannabis plants, plant-touching employees and some of the state’s top industry players to reinforce his dedication to ending federal marijuana prohibition. The post Senator Cory Booker Visits Sacramento Cannabis Giant Amid…