New Alabama Law Establishes Committee to Consider MMJ
Wed / Jun 12th
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) has signed SB 236, also known as the “CARE Act,” which stops short of legalizing medical… Read More
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New York Farm Bureau Backs Adult-Use Bill
Tue / Jun 11th
The New York Farm Bureau on Monday endorsed cannabis legalization in the state, calling the reforms a “potential opportunity” for… Read More
Poll: Majority of New Yorkers Support Legalization
Mon / Jun 10th
A Sienna College poll has found the majority of New Yorkers back cannabis legalization in the state by a 55… Read More
Oregon House Passes Expungement Reforms
Mon / Jun 10th
The Oregon House has passed a measure to make expunging low-level cannabis crimes easier, including removing all fees associated with… Read More
Delaware House Committee Advances Adult-Use Bill
Fri / Jun 7th
Delaware’s House Revenue and Finance Committee has approved a recreational cannabis bill, moving it to the full chamber for consideration,… Read More
Louisiana Legislature Approves MMJ ‘Inhalation’ Bill
Thu / Jun 6th
The Louisiana House has unanimously approved a measure that allows “inhalation” under the state’s medical cannabis program but still prohibits… Read More
FDA Holds First-Ever CBD Hearing
Tue / Jun 4th
During the Food and Drug Administration’s first-ever CBD hearing last week, Acting Commissioner Ned Sharpless said that while the agency… Read More
New Jersey Eyes 100-Dispensary Expansion
Tue / Jun 4th
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing adding nearly 100 medical cannabis dispensaries in the state as part of his… Read More
Illinois Lawmakers Approve Adult-Use Legalization
Fri / May 31st
The Illinois House of Representatives has approved the Senate’s legalization bill, sending the plan to the governor’s desk and putting… Read More
Colorado Gov. Signs Cannabis Lounge & Delivery Bills
Fri / May 31st
Gov. Jared Polis (D) of Colorado on Wednesday signed into law two new cannabis bills that will change the face… Read More
Illinois Senate Advances Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
Thu / May 30th
The Illinois Senate has approved the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which would establish a taxed-and-regulated marketplace in the state… Read More
Maryland Receives 160 Applications for MMJ Expansion
Thu / May 30th
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission has received more than 160 applications for one of the state’s 14 new medical cannabis… Read More
Texas Lawmakers Approve MMJ Expansion Bill
Wed / May 29th
The Texas House and Senate have reconciled the medical cannabis bill overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers in both chambers earlier this… Read More
North Dakota Lawmakers to Study Legalization
Wed / May 29th
Lawmakers in North Dakota have moved to study the implications of recreational cannabis legalization as they expect advocates to move… Read More
New York Lawmakers Amend Adult-Use Bill In Final Bid
Tue / May 28th
New York lawmakers have amended the state’s recreational cannabis bill in an effort to make it more palatable to Gov.… Read More
Alabama MMJ Bill Likely Dead Without House Support
Tue / May 28th
Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon expects state lawmakers to create a commission to study medical cannabis instead of legalizing its… Read More
Colorado Establishes Cannabis as Opioid Alternative
Mon / May 27th
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a bill last week that will allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis for any… Read More
Iowa Gov. Vetoes MMJ Expansions
Mon / May 27th
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) vetoed legislation on Friday that would have taken multiple steps toward expanding the state’s limited… Read More
Utah Gov. Criticizes Feds for Medical Cannabis Policies
Fri / May 24th
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, ripped the federal government for “their lack of action and attention” on medical cannabis… Read More
Texas Senate Approves MMJ Expansion Bill
Thu / May 23rd
The Texas Senate has unanimously approved a measure to expand the state’s list qualifying conditions list for its medical cannabis… Read More
Pro-Legalization New Jersey Senator ‘Skeptical’ of Decrim Plans
Thu / May 23rd
New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney, a Democrat, is “very skeptical” of plans to decriminalize cannabis possession in the state,… Read More
California Senate Approves Canna-Banking Bill
Wed / May 22nd
California’s Senate has approved legislation 35-1 to create state-chartered banks to serve the state’s cannabis industry, CNBC reports. Under the… Read More
Kansas Gov. Signs Low-THC MMJ Bill
Wed / May 22nd
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has signed the low-THC medical cannabis bill which is set to take effect July 1. The… Read More
Cannabis Investment Firm Acquires Former Federal Lawmakers
Tue / May 21st
Two more former federal lawmakers have entered the cannabis industry as former Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY) and former Senate Majority… Read More
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