Pennsylvania lawmakers held yet another hearing on marijuana legalization on Thursday, with the conversation this time centered on social equity in the cannabis industry. The push for federal cannabis legalization is gaining momentum in Congress, with lawmakers like Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, and Ron Wyden leading the charge. These senators are asking other Senate Democrats to sign on to an ambitious federal marijuana legalization push.
Congressman slams federal seizures from marijuana businesses, while truckers refuse drug tests and Virginia's governor signs a cannabis bill into law. A recent consumer poll reveals differences in support for cannabis legalization between Democrats and Republicans. Workplace policies and regulations must adapt to the new reality of cannabis legalization and cease punishing employees for marijuana use.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, and Senator Cory Booker are actively soliciting support for federal cannabis legalization. A new federal study shows a significant increase in enrollment in state-legal medical marijuana programs across the United States in recent years. As more states legal marijuana, a federal report indicates a decrease in positive drug tests among commercial drivers.