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.
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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.
Connecticut Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill As Governor Pushes Competing Reform
A Connecticut House committee on Thursday approved a bill to legalize marijuana, a notable development as lawmakers work to reconcile what they’re proposing with the governor’s reform plan.
New Mexico Governor Plans Special Session On Marijuana As Legalization Bill Stalls On Final Stretch
New Mexico’s Senate failed to hear a marijuana legalization bill as time ticked down to the close of the legislative session on Saturday.
Wyoming Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill Sponsored By Top GOP Leaders
A Wyoming House committee on Friday approved a bill to legalize marijuana and briefly discussed a separate proposal to require state agencies to study and issue recommendations on allowing medical cannabis.
Mexican Congress Votes to Legalize Marijuana
Mexico’s Congress voted in favor of legalizing marijuana–a move some politicians claim will help curb the raging cartel violence.