Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. You have my word on it.” AP AUDIO: Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the government effort to reclassify marijuana has gotten underway. The U.S. Cannabis Council, a trade group, said the switch would “signal a tectonic shift away from the failed policies of the last 50 years.” The Justice Department said that available data reviewed by HHS shows that while marijuana “is associated with a high prevalence of abuse,” that potential is more in line with other Schedule III substances, according to the proposed rule. Dr. Kevin Sabet, a former White House drug policy adviser now with the group Smart Approaches to Marijuana, said there isn’t enough data to support moving pot to Schedule III.

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Cannabis may soon be rescheduled as a less dangerous drug. 5 things you need to know
6 months ago

Cannabis may soon be rescheduled as a less dangerous drug. 5 things you need to know

CNN  

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. “At this point, there is an awful lot of evidence suggesting that for some people with some types of pain, certain cannabinoids work relatively effectively,” Gruber told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta recently on his podcast, …

Could America’s divide on marijuana be coming to an end?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Could America’s divide on marijuana be coming to an end?

Associated Press  

The U.S. is divided when it comes to state and federal marijuana policy, but recent political developments could move the country toward a greater acceptance of cannabis. Both major presidential candidates have signaled support for a federal policy change to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and voters in several additional states will get a say this fall on …

Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris’ position
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris’ position

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage and analysis as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet for their first debate. WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. The commonality reflects a major shift …

A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election
6 months, 4 weeks ago

A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. While it’s possible it could precede the end of President Joe Biden’s term, issuing it before Inauguration Day “would be pretty expedited,” said cannabis lawyer Brian Vicente. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, signaled support for a Florida legalization measure on Saturday, following earlier comments that he increasingly agrees …

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses federal effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses federal effort to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Biden administration’s push to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won an endorsement Wednesday from Kentucky Gov. Beshear’s letter focused on marijuana’s medical uses, with Kentucky’s medical cannabis program set to begin Jan. 1. The proposed federal rule recognizes medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the …

Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
10 months, 1 week ago

Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

Hindustan Times  

In an isolated part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters known as the 12th-floor “bubble,” chief Anne Milgram made an unusual request of top deputies summoned in March for what she called the “Marijuana Meeting”: Nobody could take notes. Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions Over the next half hour, …

Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
10 months, 1 week ago

Top U.S. drug agency a notable holdout in Biden's push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “DEA has not yet made a determination as to …

Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden’s push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
10 months, 1 week ago

Top US drug agency a notable holdout in Biden’s push to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

Associated Press  

In an isolated part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters known as the 12th-floor “bubble,” chief Anne Milgram made an unusual request of top deputies summoned in March for what she called the “Marijuana Meeting”: Nobody could take notes. “DEA has not yet made a determination as to its views of the appropriate schedule for marijuana,” reads a sentence …

Biden administration proposes to reclassify marijuana as low risk drug
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden administration proposes to reclassify marijuana as low risk drug

Firstpost  

Marijuana has been classified since 1970 as a so-called Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act – the same level as heroin, ecstasy and LSD. That classification means it is deemed to have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse US President Joe Biden’s administration formally proposed on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, …

Joe Biden says ‘No one should be in jail merely for using marijuana’ as US proposes reclassifying the drug as low-risk
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden says ‘No one should be in jail merely for using marijuana’ as US proposes reclassifying the drug as low-risk

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden's administration formally proposed on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion. Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug The proposal to reclassify cannabis was unveiled by the Biden administration at the end of April and the Justice Department …

Biden administration reclassifies marijuana in historic shift
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden administration reclassifies marijuana in historic shift

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At President Joe Biden’s urging, the Department of Justice has …

Biden Administration Moves To Reclassify Marijuana As A Less Dangerous Drug
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Administration Moves To Reclassify Marijuana As A Less Dangerous Drug

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden’s administration said Thursday that the Justice Department is officially moving forward with reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. With the White House’s approval, the DOJ will now publish an official notice that opens a two-month public comment period on the proposal to recategorize marijuana from a Schedule I drug ― which includes heroin …

Biden announces cannabis rescheduling proposal, downgrading criminal penalties for marijuana
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden announces cannabis rescheduling proposal, downgrading criminal penalties for marijuana

Salon  

In a historic announcement Thursday, President Joe Biden said that his administration would move to formally reschedule cannabis under federal law. The White House's move comes less than three weeks after the Justice Department confirmed that the Drug Enforcement Agency would also reclassify cannabis. In a briefing following Biden's announcement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the reclassification a …

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

LA Times  

Marijuana plants for sale at a dispensary in Portland, Ore. A proposed rule sent to the Federal Register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs. The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, marking a historic shift …

It’s a Big Deal That the Government Is Rescheduling Marijuana. It’s Still Too Little, Too Late.
10 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s a Big Deal That the Government Is Rescheduling Marijuana. It’s Still Too Little, Too Late.

Slate  

Is 4/30 the new 4/20? Marijuana never belonged in Schedule 1, which is reserved for drugs with “no currently accepted medical use” and “high potential for abuse.” It was placed there on what was said to be a provisional basis when the CSA was enacted, in 1970, until President Richard Nixon’s National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse had a …

Editorial: Biden’s plan to reschedule marijuana may finally end ‘Reefer Madness’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Editorial: Biden’s plan to reschedule marijuana may finally end ‘Reefer Madness’

LA Times  

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency plans to reclassify marijuana from the most restrictive category — Schedule I, up there with heroin — down to Schedule III, in the company of testosterone and Tylenol with codeine. It’s ridiculous that we lack the answers, especially considering that 24 states plus the District of Columbia have made marijuana legal for adult recreational use …

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?

Associated Press  

As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. Following two previous failed attempts, a Nebraska group is gathering signatures to get two measures onto this year’s ballot: one to legalize medical …

Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states

The Independent  

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Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles

NPR  

Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles Enlarge this image toggle caption Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images As the Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, scientists say the change will lift some of the restrictions on studying the drug. …

America could reclassify marijuana. What next?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

America could reclassify marijuana. What next?

The Independent  

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DEA’s big marijuana shift could be a lifeline for California’s troubled pot industry
11 months ago

DEA’s big marijuana shift could be a lifeline for California’s troubled pot industry

LA Times  

Marijuana plants reflect the ultraviolet light that helps the plants grow inside the “clone cube” at the Artist Tree in West Hollywood in 2024. But if marijuana is reclassified as a Schedule III drug, “players in that industry for the first time will be able to take standard tax deductions that other businesses take,” said Paul Armentano, deputy director of …

Editorial: Reclassifying marijuana is not decriminalization, but is a welcome step in that direction
11 months ago

Editorial: Reclassifying marijuana is not decriminalization, but is a welcome step in that direction

LA Times  

The news Tuesday that the Justice Department plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug is most welcome. Moving the substance from Schedule I, for the most dangerous and abused drugs, to Schedule III as the DOJ proposes, wouldn’t go that far, but it would be a meaningful step in the right direction. Americans have scoffed at marijuana prohibitions …

US to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic shift
11 months ago

US to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic shift

Al Jazeera  

Shares of cannabis companies surge as much as 80 percent after move to classify drug as schedule three substance. The United States has moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift that sent shares in cannabis firms soaring. The US Justice Department’s recommendation on Tuesday that cannabis be classified as a schedule three drug – …

Cannabis Industry Fired Up About Possible DEA Reclassification
11 months ago

Cannabis Industry Fired Up About Possible DEA Reclassification

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tuesday’s announcement by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration that it is moving toward removing marijuana from its list of Schedule I drugs definitely got people in the pot business fired up. Lou Police, CEO of Hi Seltzer, a cannabis beverage brand, told HuffPost that he loves the progress being made by the federal government in this space, …

Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters
11 months ago

Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — President Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok, but he’s moving to give something back to the young people who dominate the popular social media app — a looser federal grip on marijuana. Facing softening support from a left-leaning voting group that will be crucial to his reelection hopes in November, Biden has made a number of election year …

What marijuana reclassification means for the U.S.
11 months ago

What marijuana reclassification means for the U.S.

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. No changes are expected to the medical marijuana programs now licensed in 38 states or the legal recreational cannabis markets in 23 states, but it’s unlikely they would meet the federal production, record-keeping, prescribing and other requirements for Schedule III drugs. “Put simple, …

Marijuana to be officially reclassified as less dangerous drug, in historic move by US drug agency
11 months ago

Marijuana to be officially reclassified as less dangerous drug, in historic move by US drug agency

Daily Mail  

US drug officials will move to redefine marijuana as a less dangerous drug, citing that it is less likely to be abused than heroin or MDMA. The DEA will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country. Once OMB signs off, the …

DEA Moving Toward Recategorizing Marijuana As A Lower-Schedule Drug: Reports
11 months ago

DEA Moving Toward Recategorizing Marijuana As A Lower-Schedule Drug: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward removing marijuana from its list of Schedule I drugs, finally heeding calls from activists to stop conflating the widely used substance with the dangers of drugs that actually kill people, The Associated Press and The New York Times reported Tuesday. Despite being legalized for recreational use in 24 U.S. …

US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance
11 months ago

US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. “Today, the Attorney General circulated a proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III,” Justice Department director of …

U.S. drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
11 months ago

U.S. drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift

LA Times  

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than other drugs. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. “Right now, the …

Vice president criticizes federal cannabis restrictions during White House weed event
1 year ago

Vice president criticizes federal cannabis restrictions during White House weed event

Politico  

Vice President Kamala Harris called the current classification of marijuana under federal law “absurd” during a White House event on Friday, and said she is looking forward to seeing what the Drug Enforcement Administration decides about moving it to a different category. “I’m sure DEA is working as quickly as possible and will continue to do so, and we look …

Granderson: Marijuana isn't fueling cartels. U.S. laws drive the violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Granderson: Marijuana isn't fueling cartels. U.S. laws drive the violence

LA Times  

Police found six people shot to death last week near U.S. Highway 395 — roughly 50 miles outside of Los Angeles. The 1969 stoner film “Easy Rider” may have been characterized as “counterculture,” given only 12% of Americans thought pot should be legal at the time, but in hindsight that picture of recreational drug use in America wasn’t “counter” as …

Senate Democrats Urge Biden To Deschedule Marijuana Entirely
1 year, 2 months ago

Senate Democrats Urge Biden To Deschedule Marijuana Entirely

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A group of 12 Senate Democrats on Monday urged the Biden administration to remove marijuana from the list of harmful drugs outlawed by the federal government, arguing that simply reclassifying it as less dangerous would be insufficient. In the letter, addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator Anne Milgram, the senators said a …

Marijuana may become a Schedule 3 drug. Here’s what the reform would actually mean for the cannabis industry.
1 year, 6 months ago

Marijuana may become a Schedule 3 drug. Here’s what the reform would actually mean for the cannabis industry.

Slate  

Last month, news broke that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants to legalize weed—kind of. On Aug. 30, Bloomberg reported that the agency formally recommended that the federal government downgrade the drug from a “Schedule 1” substance—where it has sat for decades alongside LSD and heroin—to the much less severe “Schedule 3.” If its proposal goes through, …

US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here’s what that would mean
1 year, 7 months ago

US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here’s what that would mean

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The news lit up the world of weed: U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana. Specifically, the federal Health and Human Services Department has recommended taking marijuana out of a category of drugs deemed to have “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” The agency advised moving …

US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here's what that would mean
1 year, 7 months ago

US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here's what that would mean

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Specifically, the federal Health and Human Services Department has …

Marijuana recommendation by US health agency hailed as first step to easing weed restrictions
1 year, 7 months ago

Marijuana recommendation by US health agency hailed as first step to easing weed restrictions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders hailed it Wednesday as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said Wednesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that the agency has responded to President …

Biden health agency recommends classifying marijuana as lower-risk, opening potential for major policy changes
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden health agency recommends classifying marijuana as lower-risk, opening potential for major policy changes

The Independent  

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HHS Reportedly Calls On DEA To Reclassify Marijuana As Less Dangerous Drug
1 year, 7 months ago

HHS Reportedly Calls On DEA To Reclassify Marijuana As Less Dangerous Drug

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recommended easing restrictions on marijuana, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a letter. In the letter addressed to the Drug Enforcement Agency administrator Anne Milgram, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine asked for marijuana to be reclassified as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act, …

Senators hail federal recommendation to ease restrictions on marijuana
1 year, 7 months ago

Senators hail federal recommendation to ease restrictions on marijuana

LA Times  

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra speaks Aug. 1 at the State Department in Washington. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra said Wednesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that his agency has responded to President Biden’s request “to provide a scheduling recommendation for marijuana to the DEA.” “We’ve worked to ensure that a scientific evaluation be completed and …

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act
1 year, 10 months ago

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Lawmakers adjourned their regular session late last month after voting down a bill that would keep drug possession illegal and boost services for people struggling with addiction. A temporary law that makes possession of small amounts of drugs a misdemeanor expires on July 1, so if lawmakers fail to pass a bill, Washington would become the …

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act
1 year, 10 months ago

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act

The Independent  

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After election, marijuana advocates look to next states
2 years, 4 months ago

After election, marijuana advocates look to next states

Associated Press  

— Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri. Maryland residents will have to wait even longer — until the middle of next year — before a recreational marijuana measure approved this past week can take effect. After Democratic victories in last week’s legislative and gubernatorial …

As US pardons cannabis convictions Tories call for it to be classified the same as heroin
2 years, 5 months ago

As US pardons cannabis convictions Tories call for it to be classified the same as heroin

The Independent  

Tory police chiefs have called for cannabis to be classified the same as heroin – the same week US president Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people convicted of possessing the drug. Nobody is currently in US federal prison solely for the possession of a cannabis as most convictions happen at the state level But 6,500 people are expected to benefit …

Marijuana Reform Is A Political Slam Dunk That Congress Couldn’t Handle
2 years, 5 months ago

Marijuana Reform Is A Political Slam Dunk That Congress Couldn’t Handle

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement Thursday that he would pardon marijuana offenders and that his administration would reform federal law comes after decades of inaction by Congress despite growing popular support for cannabis legalization. “Federal law currently classifies marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, the classification meant for the most dangerous substances,” Biden said …

Senate Democrats introduce bill to federally decriminalize and tax marijuana
2 years, 8 months ago

Senate Democrats introduce bill to federally decriminalize and tax marijuana

Daily Mail  

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday introduced a bill that would federally decriminalize marijuana and allows states to set up their own regulations on the cannabis industry. The legislation includes priorities sought by Democrats and Republicans: it expunges federal cannabis-related records and sets up funding for law enforcement to fight illegal cannabis production. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday introduced …

Ahead of House vote – why can’t the US bring itself to legalise marijuana?
3 years ago

Ahead of House vote – why can’t the US bring itself to legalise marijuana?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would decriminalise …

Republican lawmakers unveil medical marijuana regulations
3 years ago

Republican lawmakers unveil medical marijuana regulations

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Republicans in the Oklahoma House on Monday unveiled a package of new restrictions on the state’s booming medical marijuana industry, designed to crack down on illegal growers who sell cannabis on the black market. “If you’re an illegal operator in Oklahoma, you’re time is up,” said Rep. Scott Fetgatter, an Okmulgee Republican and a member of the …

Virginia Republicans push for changes in marijuana law
3 years, 2 months ago

Virginia Republicans push for changes in marijuana law

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Newly empowered Republican lawmakers in Virginia who opposed legalizing simple possession of marijuana say they don’t want to scrap the law, but they do want to make significant changes. Democrats who supported legalization and advocates for people convicted of marijuana crimes are concerned the changes proposed by Republicans will strip the law of “social equity” provisions designed …

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