Could the US legalise cannabis this spring?

The Democrats are asking for final input from colleagues before they introduce their cannabis bill to the Senate. The bill could legalise the possession and use of the substance as early as this Spring. It seems as though, after more than a year into Joe Biden’s presidency, things are speeding up and a new cannabis […]

Amazon announces endorsement of bill that would legalise cannabis in America

The retail giant Amazon has endorsed a bill that aims to legalise cannabis on the federal level in the United States. The New York Post reports that Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace’s States Reform Act would legalise cannabis by leaving the individual states to decide “whether to prohibit or regulate it.” Ms Mace’s plan is to […]

Racial disparities in cannabis arrests on the rise in states without reforms

A recent case-control study has revealed that, while cannabis policy changes such as decriminalisation and legalisation are associated with reductions in race-based arrests in the US, racial disparities in states without such reforms are on the rise. Racial injustice and the War on Drugs are topics that have come hand in hand for as long […]

The United States is one big step closer to end the federal ban on cannabis

Following the approval of legislation passed by a key committee of the United States House of Representatives, the US is now one step closer to ending cannabis prohibition. According to NJ.com, The House Judiciary Committee approved the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (known commonly as the MORE Act) to change cannabis’ classification and remove […]

US Democrats unveil draft of federal cannabis legalisation bill

The first draft of a cannabis reform bill, proposed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden and Senator Cory Booker has finally been released. The proposed legislation has been eagerly awaited for months, with details remaining scarce until now. The proposed bill, named the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, […]

Las Vegas to welcome cannabis lounges in the autumn

After Nevada Governor signed a bill that would allow the licencing and regulation of cannabis consumption lounges, Las Vegas could see its first Amsterdam-esque venues open in just a few months’ time. According to Forbes, Governor Steve Sisolak’s move is a game-changing moment for Nevada’s cannabis industry as, up this point, it has been illegal […]

US Senate Majority Leader Says Cannabis Reform Will Be a Priority

In his first comment after the 2020 US election and the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed cannabis reform would be a part of a new racial justice agenda. Senator Chuck Schumer, 70, has reiterated his commitment to have the authorities stop pursuing people for minor cannabis offences in the […]

Yet another US City Decriminalises Psychedelics

Somerville is joining cities like Oakland, Santa Cruz and Ann Arbor in decriminalising possession of plant-and-fungi-based psychedelics as lawmakers approved the proposal unanimously. The move is in line with the growing support for an eased approach with regards to psychoactive substances in the US. Marijuana Moment reports that Somerville City Council decided to approve the […]

New York Governor Pledges to Legalise Recreational Cannabis Use

In the eyes of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, the US state is ready to join the 15 other jurisdictions that have already legalised the adult use of recreational cannabis. While the politician has often tried to progress the discussion about the drug’s accessibility, his previous efforts have fallen flat. However, under President-elect Joe Biden’s […]

Cannabis Stocks Expected to be Flying High in 2021

Following Joe Biden’s win at the 2020 US general election and the Democrat victories gaining them a majority in the US Senate this week, experts are prepared to see a more liberal, free cannabis market in the country. As a result, Nasdaq reports, cannabis stocks may very well be the winners of the year. According […]