Lawmakers, Experts React to Biden Marijuana Pardon

MMP News AuthorOctober 8, 2022
After President Joe Biden on Oct. 6 announced his decision to pardon every person who was convicted of possessing marijuana on a federal level or in the District of Columbia, some lawmakers are applauding the move while some experts are more skeptical. “There are thousands of people who were previously convicted ... Read More

Iowa House Democrats promote reproductive rights, legal marijuana in policy agenda | News – Local and National

MMP News AuthorSeptember 18, 2022
Iowa House Democrats revealed a four-part policy agenda for the election season and next legislative session, advocating for policies they say have majority support among Iowans. The four pillars of the plan are lowering costs for Iowans, investing in public schools, protecting reproductive freedom, and legalizing marijuana for recreational use. ... Read More

Will Chuck Schumer’s Marijuana Bill Go Up in Smoke?

MMP News AuthorJuly 22, 2022
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), proposed a sweeping bill on Thursday that would lift decades-old federal prohibitions on marijuana, Politico has reported. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to decriminalize the drug on the federal level and allow ... Read More