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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · 5d
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DEA inaction on marijuana creating “gateways for illegal and illicit actors,” GOP Sen. Thom Tillis warns.

LISTEN to full exchange at Ask a Pol Drugs on Substack.

Interactive political journalism — what should we ask Congress next? www.askapoldrugs.com/p/state-mari...
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · 6d
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

“A Second Amendment right can’t be trumped by a statute,” US Sen. @dansullivan.bsky.social tells us.“Right? That’s why it’s called a Constitutional right.”

LISTEN to full exchange at Ask a Pol Drugs on Substack: www.askapoldrugs.com/p/second-ame...
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · 11d
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As SCOTUS weighs state #cannabis laws v. federal, DEA-enforced prohibition:

“We have a lot of folks who own firearms and smoke marijuana,” Sen. @SenatorSlotkin tells @MattLaslo.

Interactive political journalism — what should we ask Congress next? www.askapoldrugs.com/p/firearms-a...
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · 13d
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

“In at least one of the instances, there’s no narcotics recovered,” Sen. @kaine.senate.gov tells us. “Not clear that was what was on the boat. It might have been human traffick.”

Interactive political journalism — full interview on our Substack www.askapoldrugs.com/p/kaine-fear...
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Sep 18
NEW 🪴 EXCLUSIVE

Cannabis Caucus Co-chair @repilhan.bsky.social wants to export Minnesota recreational marijuana nationwide

LISTEN: Entire unedited interview available at Ask a Pol Drugs #marijuana, #cannabis, #weed, #pot, #hemp, #kush, #cbd, #drugs www.askapoldrugs.com/p/cannabis-c...
Cannabis Caucus Co-chair looks to export Minnesota recreational marijuana regs nationwide
Ep. 129 — Rep. Ilhan Omar (9-16-2025)
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Sep 6
NEW: 

“Because the President brought [marijuana] up you'll see movement,” Cannabis Co-chair Brian Mast tells Ask a Pol. 

LISTEN — full exclusive interview available for FREE at Ask a Pol Drugs www.askapoldrugs.com/p/marijuana-...
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Aug 13
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

After serving 4 terms in the House, freshman Senator Jim Banks says he’s gotta get up to speed on new SAFER Banking Act: "Gonna hold a response on it until I see the framework"

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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Aug 7
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Sen. John Hoeven playing matchmaker as he negotiates hemp reform between @SenMcConnell and @RandPaul

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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Aug 6
Dear Mr. Vice President @jdvancevpotus.bsky.social,

Apologies for your rough day.

Reminder: cannabis is legal in the nation’s capital. DM us for our founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social’s address. He’s got 💨 you.

Cheers. 🪴 🪴
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Aug 1
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Sen. @randpaulsneighbor.bsky.social mission: "fix it so they don’t kill the hemp industry”

LISTEN — full interview at Ask a Pol Drugs:  www.askapoldrugs.com/p/sen-rand-p...
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jul 25
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

7 months into this Congress, and Congressional the Cannabis Caucus still hasn’t met.

And the House is now on summer vacation through September. 🤷 www.askapoldrugs.com/p/cannabis-c...
House out til fall and Cannabis Caucus still hasn't discussed SAFER Banking Act yet this year
Ep. 124 — Rep. Dina Titus (7-22-2025)
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jul 18
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Unlike Rep. Andy Harris’ hemp bill, Sen. @ronwyden.bsky.social claims his is "most balanced" framework on Capitol Hill

#marijuana, #cannabis, #weed, #pot, #hemp, #kush, #cbd, #weedcommunity, #dope, #weedlife #Congressunfiltered #official open.substack.com/pub/askapold...
Unlike Andy Harris' hemp bill, Sen. Wyden claims "most balanced" framework around
Ep. 123 — Sen. Ron Wyden (7-17-2025)
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jul 18
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Unlike Rep. Andy Harris’ hemp bill, Sen. @ronwyden.bsky.social claims his is "most balanced" framework on Capitol Hill

#marijuana, #cannabis, #weed, #pot, #hemp, #kush, #cbd, #weedcommunity, #dope, #weedlife #Congressunfiltered #official open.substack.com/pub/askapold...
Unlike Andy Harris' hemp bill, Sen. Wyden claims "most balanced" framework around
Ep. 123 — Sen. Ron Wyden (7-17-2025)
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jul 11
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Senate sponsors of SAFER Banking marijuana bill still haven’t met yet in this 119th Congress h/t @mattlaslo.bsky.social

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Senate sponsors of SAFER Banking marijuana bill have have not met yet in 119th Congress
Ep. 121 — Sen. Jeff Merkley (7-2-2025)
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mattlaslo.bsky.social @mattlaslo.bsky.social · Jun 20
What can go wrong with a billion dollar all cash industry…?
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 20
SCOOP:

Any update on SAFER Banking?*

“That’s a tomorrow thing,” US Senator @berniemoreno.bsky.social exclusively tells @askapol.bsky.social founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social. “We’re in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mode right now.”

*marijuana banking www.askapoldrugs.com/p/hopefully-...
Fall is earliest Senate will take up cannabis banking, according to new SAFER Banking Act sponsor
Ep. 120 — Sen. Bernie Moreno (6-18-2025)
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 18
Faults and all, @mattlaslo.bsky.social’s consistent
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 18
Preach.
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 18
Faults and all, @mattlaslo.bsky.social’s consistent
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mattlaslo.bsky.social @mattlaslo.bsky.social · Jun 18
WTF @elonmusk!?! x.com/mattlaslo/st...
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 14
NEW:

“I have not,” recently fmr. lead GOP advocate for SAFER Banking Act in Senate still hasn't discussed it this new Congress. www.askapoldrugs.com/p/i-have-not
“I have not,” top SAFER Banking Act advocate in Senate hasn't discussed it this Congress
Ep. 119 — Sen. Steve Daines (6-11-2025)
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mattlaslo.bsky.social @mattlaslo.bsky.social · Jun 8
BFD
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 14
Hear dat
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 8
SCOOP:

A Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-chair supports banning consumable hemp products www.askapoldrugs.com/p/cannabis-c...
Cannabis Caucus Co-chair supports banning consumable hemp
Ep. 118 — Rep. Dave Joyce (6-6-2025)
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askapoldrugs.bsky.social
askapoldrugs.bsky.social @askapoldrugs.bsky.social · Jun 5
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

“I'm just overjoyed at the president's budget having my DC marijuana rider!” Rep. Andy Harris brags to @mattlaslo.bsky.social @askapol.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/askapold...
Rep. Andy Harris: “I'm just overjoyed at the president's budget having my DC marijuana rider"
Ep. 117 — Rep. Andy Harris (6-5-2025)
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