Medical Cannabis Bid Approved for Mississippi Ballot
Mon / Jan 27th
Mississippi voters will decide whether to legalize medical cannabis in the state after the ballot initiative was approved by the… Read More
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Austin, Texas Police Blocked From Low-Level Cannabis Enforcement
Fri / Jan 24th
The Austin, Texas City Council approved a resolution directing the city’s police to not spend city funds on lab tests… Read More
Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill Introduced In Vermont
Thu / Jan 23rd
Vermont state Rep. Brian Cina (P) has introduced legislation that would decriminalize three psychedelic substances — psilocybin, ayahuasca, and peyote… Read More
Oklahoma Cherokee Nation Studies Hemp & Cannabis Reforms
Thu / Jan 23rd
Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation is set to study issues related to hemp and cannabis such as commerce, health care, and agriculture,… Read More
Hemp Legalization Bill Introduced in Idaho
Wed / Jan 22nd
The Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee is set for a hearing on a measure to legalize hemp cultivation in… Read More
New York Gov. Includes Legalization in 2021 Budget
Wed / Jan 22nd
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has included cannabis legalization in his 2021 budget, proposing a 20 percent excise tax,… Read More
Decriminalization & Home Grows Proposed In West Virginia
Wed / Jan 22nd
A West Virginia lawmaker is renewing her push for cannabis decriminalization in the state, according to a WOWK report. Del.… Read More
Lawmakers Consider Banning Concentrates In Washington
Tue / Jan 21st
A bill proposed in Washington would effectively ban cannabis concentrates, including vape cartridges, for retail sale but would still allow… Read More
Out-of-State Investments Bill Challenged In Washington
Tue / Jan 21st
A bill to lower residency requirements for cannabis business investors, while simultaneously creating a “minority and women” low-interest cannabis loan… Read More
Utah Bill Addresses Expungement, Patient-Employee Rights
Tue / Jan 21st
A bill introduced in Utah would allow some medical cannabis patients to expunge prior low-level cannabis convictions, clarify when police… Read More
Cannabis Taxes Could Reach 41% In Chicago
Fri / Jan 17th
Cannabis taxes in Chicago, Illinois could be as high as 41 percent by the summer after the Cook County Board… Read More
New Mexico Gov. Calls for Legalization In 2020
Fri / Jan 17th
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) included legalizing adult-use cannabis among her policy items for the state Legislature’s first… Read More
Feds Accused of Hiding Behind ‘Catch-22’ on Cannabis Research
Thu / Jan 16th
During the first-ever cannabis-focused House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee hearing yesterday lawmakers prodded officials from the Drug Enforcement Agency,… Read More
House Committee to Discuss Allowing Cannabis Research
Wed / Jan 15th
The House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee is set to hold a hearing today about the disconnect between federal and… Read More
Colorado Bill Would Protect Employees’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use
Wed / Jan 15th
A new bill introduced in Colorado would prevent employers from terminating employees for using cannabis when off duty, according to… Read More
South Dakota Gov. Outlines Hemp Legalization ‘Guardrails’
Wed / Jan 15th
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) has outlined four “guardrails” that the state’s hemp industry must have if she is… Read More
Tennessee Proposal Would Decriminalize Cannabis
Tue / Jan 14th
A cannabis decriminalization bill has been introduced in Tennessee, WBIR reports. In addition to the statewide reforms, the legislation would… Read More
New Mexico Legalization Polls Offer Conflicting Results
Tue / Jan 14th
Two New Mexico polls regarding cannabis legalization in the state found conflicting results as lawmakers plan to meet next week… Read More
New York Gov. Renews Legalization Pledge for 2020
Fri / Jan 10th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) pushed for cannabis legalization during his 2020 State of the State Address on Wednesday.… Read More
California Lists THC and Cannabis Smoke as Reproductive Toxins
Thu / Jan 9th
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has approved listing “cannabis smoke” and THC as reproductive toxins under Proposition… Read More
House Small Business Committee Advances MORE Act
Thu / Jan 9th
The House Small Business Committee has waived its jurisdiction on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, making it… Read More
Washington Bill Seeks Task Force to Address Cannabis Odors
Thu / Jan 9th
A Washington State Senator has introduced a bill to create a state task force that would look at the problem… Read More
South Dakota to Vote on Legalization in November
Thu / Jan 9th
The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has validated the ballot initiative to legalize cannabis in the state, ensuring that… Read More
Low-level Cannabis Cases Fall 66% in Texas After Legalizing Hemp
Mon / Jan 6th
Since Texas legalized hemp production on June 10, 2019, the number of cannabis possession cases filed in the state have… Read More
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