Kyle Jaeger

Pardon Certificates for Federal Cannabis Convictions: Slow Progress

The Justice Department (DOJ) is extending a public comment period concerning its marijuana pardon certification process, established under a directive…

July 19, 2023

Learn From Portugal Decriminalization, Says One-Time US “Drug Czar”

A former acting White House "drug czar" says the United States has a lot to learn from Portugal’s move to…

July 13, 2023

NC Medical Marijuana Bill in Flux as Senator Bulldozes Path Through GOP

A Republican North Carolina senator is making it clear that he intends to see his medical marijuana legalization bill pass…

July 3, 2023

Zelensky: Legalizing Medical Cannabis Can Help Ukrainians’ War Trauma

The president of Ukraine is calling for the legalization of medical marijuana to help Ukrainians cope with trauma amid the…

June 29, 2023

Trump Vows Death Penalty for Drug Sellers, Then Realizes Implications

Former President Donald Trump seemed confused during a recent interview when he was confronted with the fact that his proposed…

June 22, 2023

Feds Say They Aim to Finish Cannabis Scheduling Review “This Year”

The head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is aiming to present President Joe Biden…

June 16, 2023

Rhode Island Expunges Over 23,000 Cannabis Possession Records

The Rhode Island judiciary system has expunged more than 23,000 marijuana possession records, completing the first phase of cannabis relief…

June 9, 2023

Bill to Stop Employers Asking About Past Cannabis Use Passes CA Senate

The California Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about prior marijuana use. After…

June 2, 2023

New Law Shapes Colorado’s Legal Psychedelics Landscape

The governor of Colorado has signed a bill to create a regulatory framework for legal psychedelics under a voter-approved initiative. About…

May 26, 2023

Many Young Adults Won’t Apply for Federal Jobs Due to Cannabis Policies

As the federal government struggles to recruit young people, a recent survey found that 30 percent of those between the…

May 19, 2023