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House of Representatives votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

MMP News AuthorDecember 6, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws. Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the ... Read More

US House votes to decriminalise cannabis at the federal level

MMP News AuthorDecember 6, 2020

The United States House of Representatives voted on Friday to decriminalise cannabis at the federal level, but the legislation is not expected to advance further as long as the Senate remains in Republican hands. It was the first time either chamber of Congress has voted to end the federal ban ... Read More

US House votes to decriminalise marijuana at federal level

MMP News AuthorDecember 4, 2020

The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to decriminalise marijuana at the federal level, but the legislation is not expected to advance further as long as the Senate remains in Republican hands. It was the first time either chamber of Congress has voted to end the federal ban on ... Read More

U.S. House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

MMP News AuthorDecember 4, 2020

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Friday to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, but the legislation is not expected to advance further as long as the Senate remains in Republican hands. FILE PHOTO: Marijuana enthusiasts gather after midnight to celebrate the legalization of recreational use ... Read More

US House passes historic bill that would decriminalize cannabis on the federal level

MMP News AuthorDecember 4, 2020

WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — The U.S. House of Representatives Friday passed a historic bill that would decriminalize cannabis, ending a federal ban and creating potential to expunge related criminal records. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act would remove marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances ... Read More

Marijuana Dispensaries Will Remain Open at Level Red Restrictions

MMP News AuthorNovember 19, 2020

Marijuana dispensaries and businesses will remain open as Denver and fourteen other counties in Colorado move to Level Red on the Department of Public Health and Environment’s dial to help stop the spread of COVID-19 cases. Under Level Red restrictions, which take effect November 20, restaurants will be closed to indoor ... Read More