Tag: federal government
V.A. Releases New Policy on Medical Marijuana
V.A. physicians still can't prescribe cannabis, but they're encouraged to discuss medical mj with veterans.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has made a significant...
Republican Senator Plans to Co-Sponsor Federal Bill to Allow Marijuana Businesses to Claim Tax...
Senator Cory Gardner is looking to take some of the strain off of running marijuana businesses by allowing them federal deductions on their taxes.
For...
12-Year-Old Alexis Bortell Suing Jeff Sessions Over Medical Marijuana
Alexis Bortell's family administers cannabis oil to treat her epilepsy. She is seeking safe access for patients across the country.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions...
Increased Calls for Loosening of Federal Restrictions on Medical Cannabis Research
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Brookings Institute encourage more freedom for cannabis research.
WASHINGTON D.C.—In a letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on Thursday,...
Sessions “Can’t Comment” on Plans to Disrupt the Marijuana Industry
Jeff Sessions, usually eager to eschew his anti-marijuana views, was notably silent on the issue while being interviewed by Hugh Hewitt.
Marijuana patients and industry...
California Urges Federal Authorities to Reclassify Marijuana
California lawmakers have passed a joint resolution demanding that the federal government removes marijuana from the list of Schedule I narcotics.
Recreational marijuana sales are...
NCIA Statement on House Rules Committee Decision to Block House Vote on Marijuana-related Appropriations...
The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment, which protects state medical marijuana laws, is currently included in the Senate Appropriations bill; Conference committee could include amendment in final...
U.S. Congressman is Seeking to Shield Marijuana Research from Feds
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says that "no one should be afraid to do research on medical cannabis.”
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has come up...
Colorado Could Become a Marijuana Sanctuary State
State officials voted on a measure that could prevent law enforcement from assisting federal agents targeting marijuana.
It is unclear if the anti-marijuana statements coming...
