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New Jersey Governor Says Legalizing Marijuana A ‘No-Brainer’ For Coronavirus Economic Recovery
The governor of New Jersey said on Tuesday that legalizing marijuana could simultaneously help the state recover economically from the coronavirus pandemic while also promoting racial justice.
Reconsider Firing Workers For Marijuana, Congress Tells Federal Agencies
A key House committee has released a series reports for spending bills that include a wide range of marijuana-related provisions.
Congress Will Legalize Marijuana in 2021 Despite Biden Opposition, Democratic Senator Says
A Democratic U.S. senator says that if his party reclaims the Senate and White House in November, lawmakers will “move very quickly” to legalize marijuana regardless of where presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden stands on the issue.
Virginia’s Marijuana Decriminalization Law Officially Takes Effect
A marijuana decriminalization policy is officially in effect in Virginia as of Wednesday.
Colorado Governor Signs Marijuana Social Equity Bill Letting Him Expedite Possession Pardons
The governor of Colorado signed a bill on Monday that will promote social equity in the state’s marijuana market and also give him power to unilaterally issue pardons for prior cannabis convictions.
What’s the best minimum legal age for cannabis?
Minimum legal age varies for all kinds of grownup things. Alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis can be 18, 19 or 21, depending on state, province or territory.
Oregon cannabis cultivation company leveraging partnerships, new retail presence to increase exposure, footprint
While still fairly small, East Fork Cultivars has become one of the most respected cannabis cultivators in the Pacific Northwest.
Bipartisan Senators File Marijuana And CBD Research Amendment To Defense Spending Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to attach marijuana and CBD research language to a large-scale defense spending bill that’s on the Senate floor this week.
HBO Teams Up With Marijuana Companies To Sell THC Gummies Promoting New TV Series
HBO is partnering up with major marijuana businesses to market a line of promotional cannabis edible gummies meant to bring attention to an animated series premiering next week, the entertainment giant announced on Monday.
The Deep South’s Gradual Evolution on Cannabis
Marijuana often demonstrates the ability to win over even the most conservative of individuals. That said, winning over the hearts and minds of America’s vast regions isn’t complete until cannabis endears itself to the nation’s most conservative citizens and lawmakers in the southeast.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push Marijuana Reform In Floor Debate On Policing Overhaul Bill
Three members of Congress took to the House floor on Thursday to argue that marijuana reform should not be set aside and forgotten as the body approves policing overhaul legislation.
Dr. Lester Grinspoon encouraged America to ‘reconsider’ marijuana
Dr. Lester Grinspoon passed away peacefully this morning, just a day after celebrating his 92nd birthday.
Los Angeles City Council backs major changes to marijuana licensing, social equity
The Los Angeles City Council gave its initial approval to sweeping changes to the city’s marijuana business licensing and social equity program, ending months of delays that had held up the permitting process and sparked widespread frustration among stakeholders.
Virginia Black Lawmakers Push To Legalize Marijuana In Special Session This Summer
A new law decriminalizing possession of marijuana in Virginia is set to go into effect next week, and the state legislature’s black caucus is already pushing colleagues to go further by fully legalizing cannabis in an upcoming special session this summer.