ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced Tuesday that his office will no longer bring charges in cases related to marijuana or entheogenic plant use, possession or small-scale distribution.
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New York Governor Calls For Marijuana Legalization In State Of The State Address
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Monday again discussed the need to legalize marijuana in 2021.
Connecticut Gov. Calls for Cannabis Legalization
In his State of the State address on Wednesday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) said he planned to work to legalize cannabis in the coming session.
Colorado Governor Requests $5M To Support Marijuana Entrepreneurs And Social Equity Businesses
Colorado’s governor is looking to further assist the marijuana industry and entrepreneurs from communities most impacted by the drug war through a proposed program to provide businesses a pool of resources that they are currently ineligible for.
Minnesota Moves Closer to Cannabis Legalization
Minnesota is still pushing for legalization and planning to try again during this legislative session, although they are still facing some resistance from the state Senate.
Cannabis Sales Surpass $1B In Illinois
Combined adult-use and medical cannabis sales topped $1 billion in Illinois, with recreational sales nearing $670 million and medical sales reaching $331 million. Adult-use sales launched in the state on Jan. 1, 2020.
Veterinarians Can Consult On Marijuana And CBD Therapy For Pets Under Michigan Governor-Signed Bill
The governor of Michigan has signed a bill that allows veterinarians to consult with pet owners about the therapeutic use of marijuana and hemp-derived products such as CBD.
New Mexico Judge Rules Inmates Have A Right To Medical Cannabis
A state district judge in New Mexico has ruled that inmates and parolees have a right to use medical marijuana and that correctional institutions must provide access to cannabis to qualified patients, even if they are behind bars.
New York Lawmakers Prefile Eight Marijuana Bills For 2021 As State Pursues Legalization
New York lawmakers are speeding ahead with plans to reform the state’s marijuana laws in 2021, prefiling eight bills so far to be considered in upcoming session.
Major Funder Of Montana Marijuana Legalization Initiative Could Be Prosecuted For Campaign Finance Violations
An organization that contributed millions of dollars to the campaign behind Montana’s successful marijuana legalization ballot initiative is facing potential prosecution following an investigation into its refusal to reveal the names of its own donors.
New Jersey Gov. Delays Signing of Legalization Bill
The New Jersey legalization bill has hit a snag as Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy wants changes to a decriminalization bill over a technical issue that shields minors from cannabis-related penalties, according to a Patch report. Murphy, a proponent of the reforms, wants to sign both the decriminalization and legalization bills simultaneously but wants cannabis possession penalties for minors to be like those of alcohol: legal for adults 21-and-older to possess and consume but illegal for those who are underage.
Wisconsin Governor Floats Marijuana Legalization In 2021 Budget To Boost Economy
The governor of Wisconsin is thinking about adding marijuana legalization to his 2021 budget proposal as a means to boost tax revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Cannabis Company Form Partnership
MMJ BioPharma Cultivation just joined forces with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to develop 20 acres of tribal land into a cannabis grow.
Minnesota House Committee Urges Marijuana Decriminalization And Expungements As Racial Justice Moves For 2021
A panel of Minnesota lawmakers is backing the decriminalization of marijuana and expunging past cannabis records as a way to help “dismantle systemic racism” in the state.
Report Shows Expansion of Medical Cannabis Fuels the Economy
Cannabis has the potential to promote not only physical health, but economic health.