Articles tagged with "Republican Party"
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Can the Republican House pass cannabis reform? Don Murphy thinks so, and he’s fighting to make it happen
Max Savage Levenson - Published on January 30, 2023Read moreLiberal arguments won’t sway votes among House GOP members. But Don Murphy knows how cannabis reform and legalization makes sense to conservatives.
The Roll-up #242: Winners win elections with weed
Leafly Podcasts - Published on May 20, 2022Read moreThis week we examine how John Fetterman’s big primary election win in Pennsylvania was made possible by his strong advocacy for legalization. Also: Hottest weed strains of May.
Meet Congress’ new Republican cannabis caucus
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 21, 2021Read moreFlorida Rep. Nancy Mace now leads the GOP’s legalization squad, which includes some rising young Republicans.
How Republicans are using Minnesota’s marijuana reform parties to siphon votes
David Bienenstock - Published on October 20, 2020Read moreRepublicans are posing as legalization advocates to draw votes away from Democrats. “It infuriates me,” says a longtime advocate.
Cannabis Politics Isn’t Just Red States vs. Blue States Anymore
The Associated Press - Published on March 27, 2019Read moreLegalization has traveled a route that looks, from a distance, like the red-and-blue maps that frame many a US political conversation. But look closer, and the trend isn’t so clear.
Republicans are the key to cannabis legalization in Texas
Aaron Colen - Published on March 12, 2019Read moreIn Texas, Republicans ultimately determine the laws of the land. And when it comes to cannabis, the party might finally be ready for some change.
Virginia Republican Intros Legalization Bill. Who Is This Guy?
Lisa Rough - Published on March 3, 2017Read moreRepublican lawmaker Rep. Tom Garrett introduced a measure to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, but what inspired him?
State of the Leaf: House Republican Wants to Deschedule Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on March 1, 2017Read moreA House GOP wants to deschedule cannabis, California is trying to protect the industry, and Denmark residents overwhelmingly support medical marijuana.
Is GOP Leadership Out of Touch With Voters on Cannabis?
Lisa Rough - Published on February 23, 2017Read moreAs the White House threatens a crackdown, a new poll shows Republican and Democratic voters agree: Don’t tread on state cannabis laws.
Meet the Tennessee Republican Fighting for Medical Cannabis
Chloe Sommers - Published on November 29, 2016Read moreRep. Jeremy Faison, a deep-red conservative from rural Tennessee, is working to legalize medical marijuana in the Volunteer State.