In this week’s edition:
37 lawmakers issue letter to President Biden urging him to grant executive clemency for non-violent cannabis offenders
Senate Majority Leader Schumer tweets that he is working on comprehensive cannabis reform legislation
AG nominee Merrick Garland’s comments during confirmation hearing signal support for friendlier stance on cannabis enforcement
Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wisconsin considering legalizing cannabis
New Jersey Governor signs bills legalizing cannabis
NFL and NFL Players Association issue RFI to pain management researchers seeking alternatives to opioids, including CBD
And more…
Federal
37 Members of Congress Ask Biden to Issue Mass Marijuana Pardons Ahead of Legalization - In a February 18 letter, 35 House members joined Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D) and Barbara Lee (D) in urging President Biden to grant executive clemency for non-violent cannabis offenders. The lawmakers cited the growing number of states that have legalized