New survey suggests more Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes. 16% reported currently smoke pot. 48% said they've tried it at some point, the highest rate ever recorded by Gallup. A new record low of 11% of adults reported smoking cigarettes.
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, introduced by
and Sens. Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, would remove marijuana from the list of federal controlled substances, but it could still be outlawed at the state level.and Guam, while 37 states allow some form of medical marijuana. Six states could vote on ballot measures legalizing marijuana in the November midterm elections, and should they pass, will join those 19 states. On April 1, the U.S.
Though 18 states have legalized recreational use and 37 allow for some sort of medical marijuana, the remaining federal prohibition has created headaches for the industry in states where it is legal — making it hard for businesses to get banking services and loans.Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, is expected to face strong headwinds in the Senate — its debate and vote in April gave House lawmakers the chance to state their views on a decriminalization push.
The MORE Act would essentially remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act list and decriminalize it. The measure would require federal courts to expunge prior marijuana convictions and conduct resentencing hearings for those completing their sentences.The bill passed with a mostly party-line vote of 220-204. All but two voting Democrats backed the measure, while only three Republicans did.
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