A legislative competition is underway on the East Coast as both New York and New Jersey seek to shape the framework of recreational cannabis policy for their region. Prior to assuming office in January of 2018, New Jersey governor, Phil Murphy (D), campaigned for the state to legalize cannabis. … Read more about Mid-Atlantic States Race to Legalize Cannabis
Lawmaker Suggests Cryptocurrency to Fund Border Wall
Ohio Congressman Warren Davidson suggested that crowdfunding through a cryptocurrency might provide a viable solution to the funding issues for the proposed wall along the US/Mexico border. In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the Republican representative suggested that both the proposed … Read more about Lawmaker Suggests Cryptocurrency to Fund Border Wall
McConnell: Farm Bill Will Include Hemp Legalization
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican - Kentucky) spoke to reporters last week and said that while legislators are still trying to come to a consensus on the Farm Bill, a provision legalizing hemp will be included in the legislation. When asked by reporters about the hemp provisions … Read more about McConnell: Farm Bill Will Include Hemp Legalization
Chuck Schumer to Introduce Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D - New York) said that he will be introducing a bill removing marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances, which would, in effect, decriminalize its possession and use. Schumer gave an exclusive interview to VICE News Tonight, which aired on HBO on … Read more about Chuck Schumer to Introduce Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis