Politics & Policy

Surgeon general: No ‘value’ to locking people up over marijuana use

Surgeon general: No ‘value’ to locking people up over marijuana use Mychael Schnell | 7/18/2021 “When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or Read More

Legal Weed Is Gaining A Little Ground Among GOP Congressmen

Legal Weed Is Gaining A Little Ground Among GOP Congressmen Callum Borchers | July 14, 2021 Most congressional Democrats say it is time to end a federal prohibition on marijuana,Read More

Clarence Thomas says federal laws against marijuana may no longer be necessary

Clarence Thomas says federal laws against marijuana may no longer be necessary June 28, 2021 | Pete Williams Clarence Thomas, one of the Supreme Court‘s most conservative justices, said Monday Read More

A Bill to Decriminalize Growing Pot at Home Just Died, but Its Sponsor Isn’t Giving up Yet

A Bill to Decriminalize Growing Pot at Home Just Died, but Its Sponsor Isn’t Giving up Yet Matt Baume | Mar 18, 2021 The state of Washington will continue to Read More

Moms Square Off Over Colorado High Potency Pot Bill

Moms Square Off Over Colorado High Potency Pot Bill Shaun Boyd | February 26, 2021 A bill to limit THC potency in pot has pitted moms against moms at the Read More

Past marijuana use won’t automatically disqualify Biden White House staff

Past marijuana use won’t automatically disqualify Biden White House staff Mike Memoli | Feb. 26, 2021 The Biden administration is issuing new guidelines Friday meant to address an unexpected hurdle Read More

Bill allowing homegrown marijuana gains momentum in Washington state Legislature

Bill allowing homegrown marijuana gains momentum in Washington state Legislature Feb. 7, 2021 | Jim Brunner Eight years ago, Washington staked a claim as the first state, along with Colorado,Read More

Senate Leadership Coalition Announces Intention To Release Comprehensive Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition

Senate Leadership Coalition Announces Intention To Release Comprehensive Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition NORML | February 1, 2021 Building upon the momentum of the passage of multiple successful statewide ballot Read More

Cannabis goals outlined for upcoming Legislative session

Cannabis goals outlined for upcoming Legislative session Joe Butler | Jan. 1, 2021 Lawmakers will have to adjust to some changes during the upcoming session of the Washington Legislature, starting Read More

This Election, a Divided America Stands United on One Topic

This Election, a Divided America Stands United on One Topic Jonah Engel Bromwich | Nov. 5, 2020 It can take a while to determine the victor in a presidential election.Read More