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Trump's Pick for Attorney General Is No Matt Gaetz When It Comes To Cannabis Reform

Trump picks Pam Bondi as new attorney general nominee, shifting focus to her record. Bondi's tough stance on cannabis contrasts with the pro-reform views of former choice, Matt Gaetz.

Die Wahl von Trump für den Generalstaatsanwalt ist bei der Cannabisreform nicht so wie bei Matt Gaetz

Nur Stunden nachdem der ehemalige Kongressabgeordnete Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) seine Ernennung zum Attorney General zurückgezogen hat, kündigte der gewählte Präsident seinen neuen Kandidaten an: die ehemalige

Kentucky Gov. Beshear: 'Go Online And Find' Your Medical Marijuana Practitioner On Dec. 1

Beshear's administration has launched the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Practitioner Directory, an online tool that will also go live on Dec. 1.

Kentucky Gouverneur Beshear: "Gehen Sie online und finden Sie" Ihren medizinischen Marihuana-Praktiker am 1. Dezember

Der demokratische Gouverneur von Kentucky, Andy Beshear, gab am Donnerstag bekannt, dass das medizinische Marihuana-Programm Kentuckys pünktlich ist und bereit ist, den Starttermin am 1. Dezember zu erfüllen. "Ab dem

GOP Bathroom Battle: Cannabis Advocate Nancy Mace Will 'Stand In The Way Of Any Man' Who Tries To Get Into Women's Room

Mace introduces resolution to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in U.S. Capitol. Other reps, like Taylor Greene, also push for stricter bathroom laws.

GOP Badezimmerkampf: Cannabis-Befürworterin Nancy Mace wird "sich jedem Mann in den Weg stellen", der versucht, in das Damen-WC zu gelangen

Die republikanische Abgeordnete Nancy Mace (R-SC), eine ausgesprochene Befürworterin der Cannabislegalisierung trotz Gegenwehr vieler Mitglieder ihrer Partei, hat sich nun auch im Kampf für Einzeltoiletten für jedes

Trump Picks Dr. Oz, Who Says Seniors Should Give Medical Marijuana A Try, To Lead Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

Trump to nominate TV personality Dr. Oz as administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, known for his TV show, will work with RFK Jr. to take on the illness industrial complex.

How Trump's Election Could Revolutionize Cannabis And Cryptocurrency, CEO Says

Ronald Strauss parrots much of what other conservative businessmen have said about how Trump's election will benefit the crypto industry.

Trump Wants Matt Gaetz Confirmed '100%,' So Does The Cannabis Industry

Trump's nomination of Gaetz for Attorney General has stirred controversy and sparked doubts due to his past controversies and inconsistent stance on cannabis.

Trump's National Intelligence Pick Is Cannabis Advocate Tulsi Gabbard: Critics Say Former Congresswoman Parrots Russia Propaganda

Gabbard would be the highest-ranking intelligence official, but has little to no intelligence community expertise.

New GOP Senate Leader John Thune Opposes Marijuana Legalization: Implications For Banking Access And More

Sne. John Thune, elected as new majority leader, is known for consistently opposing marijuana legalization and resisting policy changes.

Trump Nominates Another Cannabis Supporter To Cabinet: Rep. Matt Gaetz For Attorney General

Donald Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, who has supported cannabis legalization and proposed ending cannabis testing for military recruitment.

Trump Taps Cannabis Supporters Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy To Slash Government Spending

Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut government costs and bureaucracy.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear: 'The Jury Is No Longer Out,' Kentuckians Want Medical Cannabis

Beshear said Kentuckians want safe and affordable access to medical marijuana for conditions like cancer, multiple sclerosis or PTSD.

Florida Rejects Cannabis Legalization Amendment Supported By Trump, Detested By DeSantis

Florida voters reject marijuana legalization initiative with 55.8% yes votes, despite star-studded endorsements. Industry responds: progress still needed.

DeSantis 'On Wrong Side Of History,' Curaleaf Chair Says: Governor Calls Trulieve 'Big Pharma On Steroids'

Boris Jordan, founder and executive chair of Curaleaf Holdings, criticizes Governor Ron DeSantis for his opposition to cannabis legalization in Florida.

Election Day 2024: Will Florida, Nebraska, North And South Dakota Join The Marijuana Revolution?

Four states could join 38 others that have some form of cannabis legalization and join the changing landscape of US marijuana policy.

Trump, Harris And DeSantis Face Off On Cannabis Legalization In Florida And Beyond

Smart & Safe Florida, a group that champions Amendment 3, is pushing back against DeSantis's anti-cannabis blitz.

DeSantis Intensifies Aggressive Tactics Against Cannabis And Abortion Amendments As Election Looms

DeSantis is leading the opposition to legal weed and abortion in a series of last ditch and increasingly bitter campaign ads and speeches.

Judge Rules NYC Law Closing Thousands Of Cannabis Shops Is Unconstitutional, Opening Door To Major Lawsuits

Judge rules allowing NYC authority to keep illicit cannabis sellers shut after being raided, violates the owners' due process rights.