Biden Is Too Busy To Decriminalize Marijuana, VP Harris Says.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first public marijuana comments since the election, essentially said the Biden administration is too busy to follow through on its campaign pledges to decriminalize cannabis and expunge records
- “Honestly, right now, we’ve been focused on getting people food, helping them stay in their apartments or in their homes, getting kids back to school, getting shots into arms. That has been all-consuming.”
The Connecticut legislature’s Judiciary Committee amended and approved Gov. Ned Lamont’s (D) marijuana legalization bill. Equity advocates are happy about the changes but say more work is still needed.
The California Senate Public Safety Committee approved a bill to legalize possession of psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and DMT.
A second Mexican Senate committee approved a marijuana legalization bill that was revised by the Chamber of Deputies. One more panel is next, and then a final floor vote—potentially as soon as Thursday.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) is being sued by an activist who says the state is failing to follow through on its obligation to request a federal exemption from the Drug Enforcement Administration for its limited medical marijuana program.
Washington State lawmakers are considering several legislative fixes to address a state Supreme Court ruling that overturned the prohibition on drug possession—including a new decriminalization bill that got a Senate hearing yesterday.
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President Joe Biden taped a video message for the Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) tweeted, “Ending the federal prohibition on marijuana is necessary to right the wrongs of the failed War on Drugs, particularly for communities of color. This is why I’m working with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on comprehensive marijuana reform legislation in the Senate.”
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) tweeted about fielding questions on cannabis equity at a town hall meeting.
The House marijuana banking bill got 16 new cosponsors for a total of 140.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) said she wants lawmakers to address provisions about home cultivation, youth use and regulations in the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis law during a June special session. Separately, both sides in a state Supreme Court case on the fate of the broader marijuana legalization measure filed their latest briefs.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) tweeted, “Legal marijuana is widely available within driving distance from Pennsylvania, from NY to NJ to D.C. It’s accessible already — why not legalize it here and keep that revenue in our commonwealth? #LegalizeIt”
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidates discussed marijuana legalization at a debate.
Maryland’s lieutenant governor spoke about his opposition to legalizing marijuana.
The Montana House of Representatives gave initial approval to three marijuana legalization implementation bills.
The West Virginia House of Representatives defeated a motion to advance a Senate-passed bill to allow medical cannabis edibles.
The Washington, D.C. Council advanced a bill to remove the blanket ban on people with felony convictions working, owning or operating in the medical cannabis industry.
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bil to ban Delta-8-THC and Delta-10-THC.
Arkansas regulators are being sued for a decision to allow a medical cannabis cultivator to change ownership and move locations.
Illinois regulators testified before a Senate committee about their request for more funding to support the marijuana business licensing process.
A Louisiana representative filed a proposed constitutional initiative to legalize marijuana.
A Florida senator spoke about efforts to legalize marijuana.
