A bill to federally legalize marijuana that is scheduled for a House vote next week could “reverse” the current cannabis policy gap that exists between states and the federal government, a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report says.
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House Of Representatives Schedules Vote On MORE Act
The Democratic leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a vote on legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis for next week, according to an announcement from Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
Georgia Accepting Applications for Medical Cannabis Production
Medical cannabis is slowly but surely coming to the state of Georgia, a little bit at a time.
Oregon County Prosecutor Stops Drug Possession Cases Early Following Decriminalization Vote
Prosecutors in an Oregon county will no longer pursue low-level drug possession cases.
Detroit City Council Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
The Detroit City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday that will permit recreational marijuana retailers and other adult-use cannabis businesses to operate in the city.
New Jersey Prosecutors Must Suspend Marijuana Possession Cases, State Attorney General Says
The New Jersey attorney general on Wednesday told prosecutors to adjourn most marijuana possession cases until at least January 25, 2021 following voter approval of a referendum to legalize cannabis for adult use this month.
Marijuana Legalization Is Inevitable In New York, Especially After New Jersey Vote, Top Senator Says
Marijuana legalization is an inevitability in New York, a top senator said on Monday, adding that the push is being bolstered by voter approval of cannabis reform next door in New Jersey.
Decriminalizing Psychedelics in D.C., Explained
As many have noted, the real winner of this year’s election—which mostly thanks to a spineless Republican party, remains dogged by completely baseless accusations of voter fraud by President Trump—was drug decriminalization.
New York Marijuana Legalization Support Is Higher Now Than Ever Before, Poll Finds
New York voters support legalizing marijuana by a nearly two-to-one ratio, according to a new poll released on Tuesday.
Election underscores voter shift in favor of marijuana legalization
An analysis of votes cast for marijuana ballot measures in 2020 shows that while voters remain divided over legalization based on political affiliation and geography, the overall electorate has shifted in favor of accepting both medical and adult-use cannabis.
Stuck in one of Florida’s medical marijuana deserts? Help may be on the way
Let’s start with some math. As of this week there are 293 dispensaries open in Florida, patronized by the 441,000 Floridians who currently possess a medical marijuana card.
Maine’s First Month Of Legal Marijuana Sales Total $1.4M
Licensed cannabis retailers in Maine sold more than $1.4 million worth of marijuana products during the first month of legal recreational pot sales, according to data released by state regulators on Monday.
Appellation program, cooperatives might give small California cannabis farmers a boost
Small marijuana farmers in California who’ve struggled in recent years – either to launch their own brands, expand their businesses or survive the transition to the new legal market – might have a brighter future, thanks in part to various programs and ventures now in the works.
Canadian Officials Respond To Psychedelics Decriminalization Petition, Saying No Legal Changes Needed
Top officials in the Canadian government have issued a formal response to a petition calling for the nationwide decriminalization of psychedelics, emphasizing in their reply that while the drugs remain illegal for most Canadians there are ways for some people to gain exemptions to legally consume them.
Virginia Will Be A Leader On Marijuana Legalization In The South, Governor Says
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) on Friday said the state will lead the way on marijuana legalization in the South, pledging to move forward with a cannabis measure in 2021 that he wants to serve as a model for the region.