"Decriminalizing Cannabis Is Long Overdue": Politicians, Experts React To Chuck Schumer"s Marijuana Bill

"Ultimately its the right thing to do." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that he would introduce a bill to decriminalize marijuana, which he said is “long overdue.....»»

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Senate Majority Leader Schumer Says Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill Will Reach The Floor ‘Soon’ read more.....»»

Mayor Bill de Blasio for the first time yesterday endorsed the legalization of recreational marijuana, with a report from his administration due out today recommending caveats, including a legal age... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

In a historic trading session on Tuesday, cannabis stocks soared following the DEA's reported decision to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. read more.....»»

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Recent data from the Viridian Cannabis Deal Tracker highli.....»»

Citing multiple sources, Marijuana Moment reports that a federal cannabis legalization bill will likely make another appearance in the House of Representatives this week. The blog said that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jer.....»»

Coloradans can now legally possess up to two ounces of recreational cannabis. read more.....»»

Uncle Sam gave marijuana lovers more reason to celebrate this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it easier for cannabis companies to do business in states where sale.....»»

"Hopefully the next time this unofficial holiday of 4/20 rolls around, our country will have made progress" on marijuana reform, Schumer said Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Stefani Re.....»»

Marijuana-related businesses would have one industry obstacle -- access to the U.S. banking system -- made less burdensome under a bill that passed the House on Monday evening......»»

Democratic efforts to salvage the wage increase with a new tax plan collapsed over the weekend as Senate Democrats gear up to pass the stimulus bill. Senate Democrats including Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Pho.....»»

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday also said he urged attorney general nominee Merrick Garland to respect states' r.....»»

Cannabis stocks were mostly higher Tuesday after three Democratic senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said they would make reform legislation a key priority in the current Congress, bolstering hopes for an end to federal prohibition......»»

Welcome to Insider Cannabis, where we're bringing you an inside look at the deals, trends, and personalities driving the multibillion-dollar cannabis boom. FILE - In this June 28, 2017 photo, Alessandro Cesario, the d.....»»

The week of 4/20 came with no shortage of news. We saw a long list of online events to celebrate the internation.....»»

There is a provision in the stimulus package to “ban stock buybacks for the term of the government assistance plus 1 year on any company receiving a government loan from the bill,” says Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer......»»

Chuck Schumer said Republicans and Democrats were at "the 2-yard line" as they tried to reach a coronavirus stimulus deal......»»