As the governor of New Mexico steps up her push to enact marijuana legalization, a House committee is set to take up two separate proposals to end cannabis prohibition at a hearing this weekend.
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Connecticut Governor’s Marijuana Task Force Issues Social Equity Recommendations For Legalization
An informal task force formed by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has issued a series of recommendations on how to legalize marijuana with an eye toward social justice for communities most harmed by prohibition.
Legal Marijuana Is More Popular Than Joe Biden, $15 Minimum Wage Or Rejoining Climate Agreement, Poll Finds
Legalizing marijuana is more popular than implementing a national $15 minimum wage, rejoining the Paris climate agreement or establishing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, according to a new poll of U.S. adults.
Hemp And CBD Could Be Marketed As Dietary Supplements Under Bipartisan Congressional Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced a bill in Congress on Thursday that would allow hemp and CBD derived from the crop to be marketed and sold as dietary supplements.
Pot stocks boom as industry sees prohibition ending
GameStop and the "meme" stocks have attracted much of the market's attention in recent weeks, but cannabis stocks have been the market's real standout in 2021 thanks to renewed expectations of U.S. legalization.
Virginia Marijuana Legalization Bills Cleared For Full Senate And House Votes This Week
Bills to legalize marijuana in Virginia advanced out of two committees on Wednesday, the final step before full floor action.
Kansas Governor Proposes Legalizing Medical Marijuana To Fund Healthcare Expansion
The governor of Kansas on Monday unveiled a plan to legalize medical marijuana and use the resulting tax revenue to fund Medicaid expansion.
New Mexico Senators File Two Marijuana Legalization Bills, With More On The Way
The first slate of what’s expected to be several bills to legalize marijuana in New Mexico this year were introduced on Monday.
New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Clean-Up Marijuana Bill To Resolve Governor’s Underage Concerns
A New Jersey Assembly committee on Friday approved a “clean up” bill intended to clear the way to implement the legalization of marijuana—the latest development on lawmakers’ rocky path to enact the cannabis referendum voters approved in November.
Alabama Could Legalize Medical Marijuana Under Bill Filed By Republican Senator
A Republican senator in Alabama has once again filed a bill to legalize medical marijuana, and advocates think 2021 might be the year that the state finally moves to allow patients to access cannabis.
Minnesota Governor Urges Lawmakers To Pursue Marijuana Legalization Amid Budget Talks
The governor of Minnesota on Tuesday implored the legislature to look into legalizing marijuana as a means to boost the economy and promote racial justice.
New Mexico Governor Pushes For Marijuana Legalization In State Of The State Address
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) on Tuesday reiterated her commitment to legalizing marijuana in the state in 2021.
Arizona Launches Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Adult-use cannabis sales in Arizona began last Thursday making the state the quickest to move from approval at the ballot box to a functional market.
Washington Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Homegrow Bill In Committee
A bill to allow marijuana homegrow in Washington State cleared its first legislative hurdle Friday morning, passing out of the House Commerce and Gaming Committee on a 7–2 vote with a “do pass” recommendation.
Congressman Files First Federal Marijuana Reform Bill Of 2021
The first marijuana reform bill of the new Congress was introduced this week.