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Washington, D.C. - Marijuana legalization proponents expected a rocky road during the Trump administration, and in the past week they have hit two large bumps. White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters last week that there was a concern in the administration about "encouraging...

Washington – The newly formed House Cannabis Caucus, co-launched by Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young, responded Thursday to a statement from a White House spokesman about potentially increasing federal prosecution of recreational marijuana smokers. White House Press Secretary Sean...

A group of pro-pot federal lawmakers have teamed up to announce the formation of the first-ever Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The bipartisan effort will work on legislation related to marijuana legalization and regulation, proving that perhaps Congress is taking the issue of marijuana...

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis joined congressmen from three three other states where recreational marijuana is legal to officially launch the Cannabis Caucus on Thursday. The caucus aims to protect states that have already legalized marijuana from federal intervention and also make it easier for...

Washington – Congress is forming a cannabis caucus with high hopes of protecting a pot industry besieged by fears of a potential federal crackdown. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a California Republican who is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump, is helping to lead the creation of the...

Alaska Congressman Don Young said he's never smoked marijuana. But recognizing that his constituents have voted to legalize it, Young says he wants to change federal law to help marijuana entrepreneurs do business. The issue has Young joining forces with congressmen of different stripes. They...

Lawmakers looking to draw attention to pet issues have formed groups in favor of everything from auto care to zoos. Now, there's a caucus for cannabis. Rep. Earl Bluemenauer said the move – to be announced at a press conference Thursday – is a sign of how mainstream the drive for marijuana...

The state medical marijuana commissioner who cast the lone dissenting vote on a controversial move to deny grower licenses to two highly rated applicants and give them to lower-ranked rivals has been replaced. Gov. Larry Hogan's office confirmed Thursday that he has not reappointed Deborah R...

The state medical marijuana commissioner who cast the lone dissenting vote on a controversial move to deny grower licenses to two highly rated applicants and give them to lower-ranked rivals has been replaced. Gov. Larry Hogan's office confirmed Thursday that he has not reappointed Deborah R...

Annapolis, Md. - There's another hitch in the plans for medical marijuana in Maryland. The Medical Cannabis Commission has given preliminary approval to 15 applicants to grow and process marijuana, but none of the women and minority applicants were chosen. Out of thousands of applicants, the...

Annapolis, Md. - There's another hitch in the plans for medical marijuana in Maryland. The Medical Cannabis Commission has given preliminary approval to 15 applicants to grow and process marijuana, but none of the women and minority applicants were chosen. Out of thousands of applicants, the...

The Cannabis Caucus is headed to South Florida. The National Cannabis Industry Association will host a Florida Cannabis Caucus on April 14 in Miami. The organization's quarterly caucus event will be held at the Marseilles Hotel, and will feature Ben Pollara, campaign manager for the United...