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.
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$6 billion question: Which states are likely to legalize recreational marijuana in 2021?
Recreational marijuana legalization victories at the ballot box in Arizona and New Jersey this month have set the table for adult-use legalization in a handful of nearby states in 2021 – with more than $6 billion in business opportunities possibly up for grabs within a few years.
Attorney General of North Carolina Calls For Decriminalizing Cannabis
North Carolina’s attorney general says it is time for his state to do what is right and decriminalize marijuana.
Utah Lawmakers Considering Medical Cannabis Program Expansion
Utah’s medical marijuana law may soon undergo another expansion if a bill that is being introduced in the legislature gets approved.
New US Senate panel chair could boost prospects for cannabis banking reform
A new chair of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee could pump fresh life into stalled cannabis banking reform – even if Republicans maintain control of the upper chamber when the next Congress convenes in January.
Vitamin Shoppe Launches CBD Line Using US-Grown Hemp
The Vitamin Shoppe has launched its first proprietary CBD products after first debuting the hemp-based products in its stores last year.
Mexican Senate Committees Formally Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill For Full Floor Action
Key Mexican Senate committees on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize marijuana nationwide—and a full floor is expected soon.
Lawmakers In Wisconsin Capital Vote To Allow Marijuana Use In Public
City officials in Madison, Wisconsin, have voted to remove most local penalties for marijuana possession and consumption, effectively allowing cannabis use by all adults 18 and older.
New Mexico Considering Expanding Medical Cannabis Program
Medical marijuana patients in New Mexico may soon be able to purchase a larger amount of cannabis.
New Jersey Senate Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Despite Contentious Psychedelics Provision
The New Jersey Senate on Monday approved a marijuana decriminalization bill as lawmakers continue to discuss broader enabling legislation to legalize cannabis following voter approval of the issue on Election Day.
Montana Gets Ready to License the Recreational Cannabis Industry
Montana made recreational cannabis legal this past election, and now, they’ve begun the process of licensing, already looking ahead to the future of the recreational industry.
Virginia Governor Calls For Marijuana Legalization In 2021 As Commission Issues Recommendations On Provisions
The governor of Virginia said on Monday that he wants the state to legalize marijuana and will work with lawmakers to pass a reform bill in 2021.
USDA Awards Hemp Advocacy Group $200,000 To Support International Trade
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a national hemp advocacy group $200,000 as part of a program meant to promote international trade policies that support the industry.
NJ Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana, Reduce Penalties On Magic Mushrooms Advances
A New Jersey legislative committee voted on Thursday to advance a bill that would decriminalize the possession of marijuana and reduce the penalties for possessing small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms.
Israel Eyeing Cannabis Legalization by End of 2021
A legal memo on cannabis legalization from an Israeli inter-ministerial committee is set to be drafted into a bill that could come to the Knesset floor for a vote before the year’s end.