Oregon Plans Hearing for Cannabis Lounge Legalization Bill
The Oregon state Senate has scheduled a hearing for this week to discuss and hear testimony on pending Senate Bill… Read More
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Arizona Lawmakers Considering Bill to Solidify Legality of Cannabis Extracts
Lawmakers in the Arizona state House of Representatives have advanced a bill out of committee that would guarantee the availability… Read More
Federal Banking Bill’s Future Uncertain After First Hearing
After receiving its first hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking… Read More
Alaska Gov. Seeks to Disband Cannabis Control Board
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) is seeking to dissolve the Alaska Marijuana Control Board and the state’s cannabis industry is… Read More
New Mexico Senate OKs Medical Cannabis in Schools
The New Mexico state Senate has voted in favor of a bill to allow for the administration of medical cannabis… Read More
Wisconsin Gov. Wants to Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use
Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will propose decriminalizing cannabis to the state legislature, alongside a plan to create a medical… Read More
New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Tax Consensus, Legalization Can Advance
Negotiations regarding cannabis legalization between New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and state Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D) have completed… Read More
Vermont Bill Establishing Commercial Cannabis Passes Committee
A bill that would create a regulated cannabis retail market in Vermont has passed the Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee, Seven… Read More
North Carolina Decriminalization Legislation Re-Introduced
Legislation to allow the possession of up to three ounces of cannabis for personal use was re-introduced to the North… Read More
Senate Confirms William Barr as New Attorney General
William Barr has been confirmed by the Senate as the newest Attorney General, succeeding Jeff Sessions after his departure last… Read More
House Committee Holds First Cannabis Banking Hearing
A bipartisan bill to allow cannabis businesses to access banking services in the U.S. got its first-ever committee hearing in… Read More
California Gov. Tells National Guard to Eliminate Unlicensed Cannabis Grows
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the National Guard has been ordered to eliminate all unlicensed cannabis grows in California,… Read More
Washington Proposal Would Expunge 200,000 Cannabis Crimes
The Washington State legislature has proposed House and Senate companion bills that, if passed, would grant clemency for some Washingtonians… Read More
EU Parliament Follows World Health Organization, Recommends Descheduling Cannabis
Due to the World Health Organization’s recommendation to deschedule cannabis and all associated chemicals, the European Union has passed a… Read More
Kentucky Gov. Says He Supports Medical Cannabis
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin told a community forum that he supports medical cannabis legalization in his state, according to The… Read More
Broadly-Worded Colorado Cannabis DUI Legislation Withdrawn by Sponsor
A piece of proposed legislation that would have made it easier for police in Colorado to charge people with driving… Read More
California Legislation Aims to Cut Taxes for Compassionate-Care Cannabis
A bill introduced to the California state Senate may change the tax law surrounding non-profit distribution of cannabis in the… Read More
Michigan Proposes Cutting Medical Cannabis Fees
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has proposed several cuts to fees for its medical cannabis program, according… Read More
New Mexico Adult-Use Legalization Clears Committee
Legislation to potentially legalize adult-use cannabis in New Mexico has successfully passed the Health and Human Services committee of the… Read More
John Boehner Joins Federal Cannabis Lobbying Group
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R) has been appointed an honorary chairman of a newly-formed pro-cannabis lobbying group,… Read More
House Democrats Move Forward With Cannabis Banking Access Hearing
The first cannabis-related congressional hearing of the new session is titled “Challenges and Solutions: Access to Banking Services for Cannabis-Related Businesses,”… Read More
Pennsylvania Legalization Proposal Focuses On Social Justice
Pennsylvania state Rep. Jake Wheatley (D) and 25 cosponsors have introduced cannabis legalization legislation into the state Congress that contains… Read More
Sen. Cory Booker Announces Presidential Bid, Wants to End Cannabis Prohibition
Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) announced his bid for the 2020 U.S. Presidential campaign, including in his announcement his official… Read More
Maine Bans CBD Edibles Sales Outside Dispensaries
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is limiting the sale of edible CBD products in the state… Read More