CannaNews 11/19 Biden to receive Senate passed research bill, TX begins filling cannabis bills for 2023
The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act passed the Senate today and is headed to Biden’s desk. The 88th Texas Legislature will convene to begin on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at noon. Read more information in our weekly podcast and article update,
Biden’s pardon, who missed out on the historic move
Justin Machacek is a Texan very familiar with the federal side of possession charges. But he will be left out of Biden’s pardon. TCC had a chance to get his story. Do you want to know how this could happen?
Week of 10/8/2022 CannaNews: Biden Pardons Cannabis Possession, TX Marijuana March Freedom Festival
This week in our short news segment President Biden has pardoned all federal simple cannabis possession charges and urges state governors to pardon and expunge for the same offense on a state level. The #Texas MJ March and Freedom Festival took place in Fort Worth. @DFW NORML executive director Shaun McAllister speaks on Greg Abbott’s response to cannabis pardons. Audio player (for those on the go) and YouTube video included to see some of the turnout of the event.
Biden pardons thousands of federal marijuana offenders
The POTUS has pardoned federal marijuana convictions and us called for changes to be investigated on a federal level. Texans will voice their opinion Saturday in Ft Worth on the POTUS call for governors to follow suit.
Week of 9/10/2022 CannaNews – Human Trafficking w/ illegal marijuana, Biden & Fetterman quiet on decrim talks
This week the state of California has seen issues with illegal grow operations using immigrants to tend to their illegal grows. The illegal grows have popped up due to supply issued caused by the state’s licensing system. John Fetterman had a meeting with Joe Biden, but Karine Jean-Pierre led reporters to repetitive details in the recent press conference where she was asked. Audio player included for those on the go.
Week of 7/09/2022 Cannabis News: Brittney Griner pleads guilty, White House affirms Griner being held wrongfully, TX NFL star gets possession charges, VA home loans for marijuana workers
This week in review Brittney Griner has plead guilty to bringing marijuana vape cartridges into Russia. The White House has doubled down on its claims that Griner is being held wrongfully even after the guilty plea. Texas NFL star David Moore was arrested for felony possession of marijuana and weapons charges on July 4th. The VA released a letter stating that veterans are eligible to get a COE for a home loan while working in a state legal marijuana industry. Audio player version included for those on the go.
Feb 19, 2020 Recap
A recap of the last 6 articles published to TXCANNACO.
On legalization, Biden and Bloomberg are two candidates opposed to it
Here is a reminder of two candidates for the Democratic nomination. Two candidates have voiced against the legalization of cannabis recently or within the past few months.