New Hampshire lawmakers have a new strategy to legalize marijuana in the state that involves putting a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot for voters to decide on in 2022.
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Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Lead To Increased Youth Use, American Medical Association Study Finds
Youth marijuana use does not increase after states enact legalization for medical or recreational use, researchers concluded in a study published in a prominent scientific journal on Tuesday.
U.S. Military Veteran Deported Over Marijuana Returns Home Following Congressional Push On Biden Administration
A U.S. military veteran who was deported to Jamaica over a marijuana conviction has been allowed to return to the country following a concerted push for relief by members of Congress.
Medical Marijuana Saved Former NFL Player From ‘Downward Spiral,’ He Tells Louisiana Lawmakers
Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason said Friday that medical marijuana saved him from a “downward spiral” after his ALS diagnosis.
Third North Carolina Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
Another North Carolina Senate committee has approved a bill to legalize marijuana, getting the measure one step closer to the floor.
New Mexico Officials File Marijuana Producer Rules And Will Accept License Applications This Week
New Mexico regulators on Tuesday released an initial set of rules for the adult-use marijuana market as the state prepares to launch retail sales next year.
Marijuana allowed at New York State Fair this year
Marijuana is allowed at the New York State Fair this year, and officials say it hasn’t caused issues so far.
Off-The-Job Marijuana Use Shouldn’t Make People Ineligible For Unemployment, Michigan AG Says
In a new legal brief filed before Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, state Attorney General Dana Nessel argues that residents fired from the jobs for cannabis use outside the workplace are still eligible by law for unemployment benefits.
U.S. Sports Authority Backs ‘Liberalization’ Of Marijuana Laws, Official Tells Lawmakers
A representative of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency this week shifted blame for the Olympics suspension of U.S. runner Sha’Carri Richardson over a positive marijuana test, saying the national sports organization is “heartbroken” over the case and supports “liberalization” of current bans but claiming that its hands are tied with respect to enforcing international drug policy.
First Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced in Ohio
A pair of Buckeye State lawmakers are ready to put the “high” in Ohio.
Senators Unveil Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill To Mixed Reviews, With White House Remaining Opposed
Marijuana advocates have been waiting anxiously for this day: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker have released their draft bill to federally legalize marijuana.
Congress To Vote On Marijuana, Psychedelics And CBD Amendments This Week Following Committee Action
A key House committee on Monday cleared a series of cannabis and psychedelics-related amendments for floor votes as part of large-scale spending legislation.
New Jersey to Allow Medical Cannabis Telemedicine Recommendations
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law allowing medical cannabis recommendations to be made via telehealth services.
White House Invites Comment On How Drug Policies Create ‘Systemic Barriers’ For ‘Underserved Communities’
The White House’s drug policy arm is looking for input on whether its existing policies are creating “systemic barriers to opportunities for underserved communities” and whether future programs could be developed to better promote equity.
South Dakota Marijuana Activists Unveil Four Legalization Initiatives For 2022 Ballot, Pending Supreme Court Decision
If the South Dakota Supreme Court declines to overturn a February ruling that nullified a voter-approved marijuana legalization initiative, activists are going to go all-in on the ballot initiative process again to ensure that the reform is enacted in 2022.