Biden, at risk with young voters, is racing to shift marijuana policy March 26, 2024 AggregatedNews Federal 0 Comments Vice President Kamala Harris looked up from prepared remarks in the White House’s ornate Roosevelt Room this month to make sure the reporters in the room could hear her clearly: “Nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed.”… Read More→
Justice Thomas Criticizes Federal Marijuana Policy and Questions Whether Prohibition Remains Necessary or Proper June 29, 2021 Ian Stewart Federal 0 Comments By: Ian A. Stewart US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has issued an unexpected statement questioning whether the federal government’s continuing prohibition on marijuana is necessary or proper. His statement was made accompanying the denial of a writ of certiorariin… Read More→
Biden, once a warrior in the ‘war on drugs,’ may slowly retreat January 13, 2021 AggregatedNews Federal 0 Comments The president-elect has reluctantly embraced decriminalizing marijuana, but he could struggle to change laws. President-elect Joe Biden built part of his political career on being known as a fighter in the “war on drugs,” supporting legislation as a senator that… Read More→
N.F.L. Bows to Marijuana’s New Status April 14, 2020 AggregatedNews On the Move 0 Comments The 10-year labor agreement between the N.F.L. and players union that was ratified on March 15 is filled with dozens of incremental changes, most notably the one-percentage-point increase in the share of league revenue that the players will receive. One of the… Read More→
Report: NFL CBA Proposal Includes Reduced Penalties for Positive Marijuana Tests February 16, 2020 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments The proposed NFL collective bargaining agreement reportedly features far less stringent policing of marijuana use by players. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the proposed CBA calls for "dramatically reduced penalties, with suspensions happening only in the event of extreme and repeated disregard… Read More→
Will the NFL allow players to use marijuana? League wants science to determine drug policy September 9, 2019 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal 0 Comments The question is simple enough: Should the NFL soften its hard-line stance on marijuana? No one with the Chargers cares to answer, a team spokesman says. Same goes for the Rams where, at a summertime practice, one player after another declines to… Read More→