Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move long advocated by proponents. This policy shift does not federally legalize marijuana but significantly alters its regulation, allowing licensed medical marijuana operators a major tax break and easing research barriers. The Department of Justice is also expediting the broader reclassification process for marijuana, indicating a substantial federal policy change.
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As I read the news about Kamala Harris calling for marijuana to be rescheduled as quickly as possible, I can’t help but wonder what took so long for this issue to come to the forefront. The fact that marijuana is currently classified in the same dangerous category as heroin is not only absurd but also patently unfair. It’s time to address this discrepancy and make the necessary changes to allow for the rescheduling of marijuana.
It’s clear that the legalization of marijuana is a winning issue, with significant support across various demographics. The latest Gallup poll shows overwhelming support for legalization, including 87% of Democrats, 70% of independents, and even 55% of Republicans.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker