Articles tagged with "Congress"
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The Roll-up #200: Celebrating our 200th episode with Justin Bieber
Leafly Podcasts - Published on July 21, 2021Read moreThe Roll-up crew marks a podcasting milestone with a show featuring Justin Bieber and Chuck Schumer—together at last.
Chuck Schumer unveils marijuana bill that would end federal prohibition, finally
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 14, 2021Read moreSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finally revealed his legalization proposal. Here’s what it actually does.
Yes, Amazon will sell weed. Stop worrying and start acting
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 2, 2021Read moreThe delivery giant put a scare into activists and biz insiders. It’s up to us to create an industry they can’t dominate.
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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 4, 2020Read moreThe MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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Congressional vote to legalize marijuana is expected later this week
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 30, 2020Read moreAfter delaying until after the election, Democrats are bringing the MORE Act to the floor.
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House Dems punt marijuana legalization vote into November, after election
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 17, 2020Read moreVoting for marijuana legalization was too risky for Democrats running in moderate districts.
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Cannabis banking reform included in latest Congressional COVID relief bill
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 12, 2020Read moreThe SAFE Banking Act has been folded into the latest coronavirus relief measure. That’s huge.
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Congress could save 10,000+ cannabis jobs with access to stimulus funds
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 12, 2020Read moreLeafly/NCR survey finds 85% of companies could save jobs if they weren’t denied access to COVID-19 funds.
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Congress considers allowing COVID-19 relief for cannabis companies
Leafly Staff - Published on April 23, 2020Read moreRep. Earl Blumenauer’s bill would end the Small Business Administration’s ban on direct and ancillary businesses.
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Nationwide cannabis legalization bill advances on Capitol Hill
David Downs - Published on November 20, 2019Read moreMarijuana legalization advocates are making historic advances in Congress. Read the details.
