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Connecticut Lawmakers Introduce Legalization Bill

Lawmakers in Connecticut have introduced the first cannabis legalization bill of the year, according to a Hartford Courant report. The bill is… Read More

Bipartisan Home Grow Bills Introduced In Washington

Washington is the only legalized state that does not allow personal cannabis home grows. Activists, however, hope to change that this… Read More

South Carolina Medical Cannabis Legislation Formally Introduced

Two Republican state Senators in South Carolina have introduced the Compassionate Care Act to the state legislature, according to a… Read More

Legalization Included in New York Gov.’s Budget

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday outlined his support for adult-use cannabis legalization in the state, estimating it would… Read More

New Minnesota Group Pushes Lawmakers to Legalize

A newly-formed organization in Minnesota is talking to legislators about introducing legalization legislation as early as the end of the… Read More

AG Nominee William Barr “Will Not Go After” Cannabis Companies

The current nominee for the post of Attorney General, William Barr, said in his confirmation hearing that he “will not… Read More

New Illinois Governor Promises Legalization

Newly-minted Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said in his inaugural address that he will work with the state legislature to legalize… Read More

Florida to Allow Medical Cannabis Smoking, Gov. Promises End to “Foot-Dragging”

At a press conference on Monday, Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis (R) said his administration will be moving medical cannabis laws… Read More

Washington Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis in Schools

A new bill introduced to the Washington state legislature seeks to allow young patients to consume medical cannabis on school… Read More

Cannabis Trade Federation Hires Lobbyists to Push Legalization in 2019

The nonprofit Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF) has hired 15 lobbyists in an effort to pass the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment… Read More

Rhode Island Gov. Calls for Legalization

With neighboring states beginning to opt out of cannabis prohibition, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) said she will call for… Read More

House Considering Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill “H.R. 420”

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) introduced bill H.R. 420 to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, which, if signed into law,… Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Planning Medical Cannabis Push

Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee legislature say they are planning to introduce medical cannabis legislation this session, according to a… Read More

Virginia Legalization Bills Introduced & Gov. Calls for Decriminalization

A potential whirlwind of cannabis reforms is brewing in Virginia, where state lawmakers introduced two separate adult-use legalization bills this… Read More

Kentucky Republicans Introduce Medical Cannabis Bill

Medical cannabis may soon be legal in Kentucky, thanks to a small group of Republican lawmakers who introduced a bill… Read More

Burnt Cannabis Odor Not Grounds For Search, Vermont Supreme Court Rules

Vermont’s Supreme Court ruled last week that the smell of burned or burning cannabis is not legal grounds for police… Read More

New Jersey Towns Already Banning Adult-Use Industry

More than 45 towns in New Jersey have already moved to ban cannabis dispensaries as state lawmakers position to legalize… Read More

South Carolina May Legalize Medical Cannabis In 2019

A new poll from Benchmark Research shows a strong majority of South Carolinians support legalizing medical cannabis, The Herald reports. The new… Read More

Supreme Court Report: Cannabis Prosecutions Down 19% in 2018

An end-of-year report by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts indicates that federal prosecution for cannabis crimes declined 19… Read More

Political Spat Delays New Jersey Medical Cannabis Expansions

Delays continue in the roll-out of New Jersey’s medical cannabis program expansions, now thanks in part to conflict between Gov.… Read More

Idaho Advocates Plan Legalization Voter Initiative for 2020

Advocacy groups Legalize Idaho and Idaho Moms for Marijuana held a rally at the Idaho State Capitol Building on New… Read More

Oregon Bill Would Legalize Interstate Cannabis Exports

Oregon lawmakers are expected to consider legislation this year that would allow the state to export cannabis products into other… Read More

Pressure Grows to Reform Texas Cannabis Laws

Texas is one of the last U.S. bastions of outright cannabis prohibition, but pressure is mounting from citizens and lawmakers… Read More

Indiana Gov. Remains Strongly Anti-Legalization

Despite a growing number of U.S. states moving away from cannabis prohibition — and the two-thirds majority of American voters… Read More