Connecticut legislative leaders introduced a sweeping new marijuana legalization bill late on Saturday, a day after announcing they’d reached a deal with the governor.
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Louisiana Medical Marijuana Patients Gain Safe Access to Smokable Weed
Lawmakers in Louisiana approved HB 391, finally permitting smokable forms of cannabis for medical marijuana patients in the state.
Activist: Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Responsible for 10% of State’s Industrial Energy Use
A Northeast Sustainable Cannabis Project representative told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Massachusetts cannabis industry is responsible for 10% of all industrial electricity use in the state and urged them to allow industry cultivators to use organic farming and outdoor technics, according to a MassLive report.
Arizona Supreme Court Launches Site To Help People Expunge Marijuana Convictions
The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday announced that it has launched a website to help people expunge their past marijuana conviction records, pursuant to the legalization initiative that voters approved last year.
Alabama Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
The governor of Alabama on Monday signed a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state that was sent to her desk earlier this month.
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Sponsor Expects GOP Support In House Floor Vote This Week
Getting a bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota to the House floor has been no small task.
Starting A Business? Study Finds Marijuana May Help—And Hinder
A new study out of Washington State University suggests cannabis may inspire entrepreneurs to come up with big, bold business ideas—but could also lead them down a rabbit hole of wishful thinking.
(VIDEO) Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Could ‘Absolutely’ Pass Full Legislature If GOP Senate Allows A Vote, Sponsor Says
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota is set for a House floor vote this week, and the sponsor of the legislation is optimistic that it could pass the full legislature controlled Senate would just allow a vote on it.
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears Another House Committee, For A Total Of Ten So Far
Another Minnesota House committee approved a bill to legalize marijuana on Saturday, raising the total number of panels that have advanced the proposal to 10.
Texas House Approves Bills To Expand Medical Marijuana Program And Reduce Penalties For Concentrates
For the second day in a row, the Texas House of Representatives has advanced marijuana reform legislation, approving a bill on Wednesday to significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis program and a separate proposal to reduce penalties for possessing marijuana concentrates.
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower For Patients
A bill to allow medical marijuana patients in Louisiana to access raw cannabis flower cleared a key House committee on Thursday—two days after the full chamber approved complementary legislation on taxing those products if they are legalized.
Biden’s Already On Board With Federal Marijuana Legalization Even If He Doesn’t Use That Word, Booker Says
Sen. Cory Booker says that President Joe Biden is already where he needs to be to get a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition enacted into law—even if he personally opposes legalization. Confusion about the president’s position comes down to semantics, the senator indicated.
Colorado Is Auctioning Marijuana-Themed License Plates To Raise Money For People With Disabilities
Colorado is really leaning into its reputation as the marijuana state—for a good cause.
Schumer Says Bill To Legalize Marijuana Federally Will Be Filed ‘Shortly’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said on Wednesday that a bill to federally legalize marijuana will be introduced imminently in the Senate.
Rhode Island Lawmakers Hear Bill To Decriminalize All Drugs As Marijuana Legalization Measures Move Forward
A Rhode Island Senate panel last week heard initial testimony on legislation that would end criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of drugs and replace them with a $100 fine.