marijuana legalization

State-Level Attacks on Consumers Show Marijuana Won’t Legalize Itself

Seventy percent of Americans, including majorities of Democratic and Republican voters, say that marijuana should be legal for adults. Yet…

March 7, 2025

“Slap in the Face” to Voters—Ohio Bill Takes Aim at Marijuana Legalization

An Ohio Senate panel on February 18 took testimony over a bill that would significantly amend the state’s voter-approved marijuana…

February 19, 2025

Trump’s New DEA Pick Has “Just Say No” Stance on Marijuana

President Donald Trump has officially named his pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—selecting a decades-long agency veteran and…

February 12, 2025

The Czech Cannabis Journalist Fighting a “Toxicomania” Conviction

Stacks of magazines are piled high in Robert Veverka’s office in Prague, Czech Republic. In a few days he will…

February 6, 2025

Most Fortune 500 Companies Still Drug-Test Prospective Hires

The large majority of Fortune 500 companies still drug-test prospective employees, according to a new analysis, discriminating in their hiring…

February 3, 2025

VA Lawmakers Advance Three Marijuana, Psychedelics Reform Bills

Virginia lawmakers have advanced a handful of drug policy bills—including measures to legalize commercial cannabis sales in the commonwealth, seal…

January 31, 2025

Cut “Wasteful” Marijuana Arrests, Sen. Warren Tells Elon Musk

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is urging Elon Musk, chair of the Trump administration’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),…

January 24, 2025

Trump’s Ominous Acting-DEA Administrator Appointment

President Donald Trump has appointed Derek Maltz as acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Senate confirmation would be…

January 23, 2025

Justin Trudeau’s “Mixed Bag” Legacy on Drug Policy

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s nine years in power come to an end, many are reflecting on his legacy.…

January 17, 2025

Colorado Springs Won’t Ban Cannabis Sales, May Target Legalization Itself

The Colorado Springs City Council has passed an ordinance to allow the city's marijuana legalization measure to move forward as…

January 16, 2025