Cannabis Policy

Republican co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus unveiled a bill on Wednesday to federally legalize cannabis but which contains zero considerations for amending the wrongs of prohibition.

Lawmakers in the Minnesota House advanced the chamber’s cannabis legalization bill but Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) said that the legislation is already “up in smoke” in the Senate.

Lawmakers in Louisiana’s House approved a measure to decriminalize the possession of up to 14 grams of cannabis, limiting potential punishments to a $100 fine and no jail time.

A South Dakota legislative rules review committee ruled that the state can prohibit the use of medical cannabis by police officers and 911 dispatchers.

Lawmakers in the Minnesota House are expected to vote on a cannabis legalization proposal this week.

Alabama lawmakers caved their opposition yesterday and formally approved the state’s medical cannabis legalization bill.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill allowing K-12 schools to store and administer non-smokable medical cannabis products to student patients.

Lawmakers in the Louisiana House of Representatives approved legislation to allow smokable medical cannabis products.

The FDA has announced plans to ban flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Washington’s new cannabis social equity provisions, which will offer grant funding and expert advice for qualifying individuals, were signed into law on Monday.

The Health Commission of Switzerland’s National Council voted 13-11 last week in favor of federally legalizing cannabis for all adults.

Washington’s legislation to reestablish drug possession penalties after a February Supreme Court decision decriminalized all drugs has been approved and now awaits Gov. Inslee’s signature.

A proposal in Maine is seeking to legalize psilocybin mushroom therapy for anyone aged 21 or older.

South Dakota’s Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in the governor’s legal challenge to the cannabis legalization ballot initiative that was approved by last November.

Washington regulators issued a policy statement this week clarifying that Delta-8 THC products are not legal under the state’s cannabis regulations.

The Texas House approved expansions to the state’s medical cannabis program that would raise the THC limit from 0.5% to 5% and legalize access for patients with chronic pain, PTSD, and cancer.

Philadelphia’s City Council has banned pre-employment drug screenings for cannabis by most businesses in the city.

Louisiana’s cannabis legalization proposal has cleared its final committee before heading to the House floor for consideration.

Vermont regulators have officially categorized hemp-based Delta-8 THC products as illegal under state law.

Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis legalization proposal advanced through another legislative committee this week — it is the bill’s ninth favorable committee vote.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is set to attend a fundraiser today hosted by medical cannabis licensees; the fundraiser has some concerned, however, due to the governor’s stated intention of retiring after the end of his term.

A House proposal introduced last week aims to protect the gun rights of cannabis consumers in states with legal cannabis access.

The Montana Senate approved a bill to implement the state’s voter-approved adult-use cannabis program; the proposal was already passed in the House but amendments by the Senate mean the bill must be reconsidered.

Nebraska’s Secretary of State gave final approval for Legal Marijuana Now to become an official political party in the state.