Cannabis In Politics

Montgomery County, Maryland, is facing difficulties in recruiting law enforcement officers due to overly strict hiring regulations regarding past cannabis use, as reported by FOX5DC. County Executive Marc Elrich recently highlighted the challenges, noting that while the county has seen a 7% decrease in overall crime in 2024, there are still significant concerns about police […]

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are gearing up to reintroduce adult-use legalization legislation in the upcoming legislative session, aiming to bring sweeping changes to the state’s policies. The move follows a previous bipartisan effort that failed to pass during the last session. State Rep. Dan Frankel (D) expressed the moral and practical imperatives driving the proposal. “We

In a recent development, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has denied two-thirds of social equity cannabis license applicants due to inadequate documentation. According to a MinnPost report, this decision affects approximately 1,200 out of the 1,817 applicants. The OCM cited concerns over “zone flooders,” predatory applicants, and individuals who failed to meet ownership requirements

In a powerful letter dated November 20, sixty-six members of Congress urged President Joe Biden to use his clemency powers during the final months of his presidency to tackle systemic injustices and reduce mass incarceration in the United States. The letter highlights the staggering statistic that nearly 2 million people are imprisoned in the U.S.,

A Nebraska judge dismissed all charges against Jacy C. Todd, a notary public accused of improperly notarizing petition signatures during the state’s medical legalization campaign. The dismissal, reported by the Nebraska Examiner, marks a pivotal moment in an ongoing legal battle over the voter-approved measures. Todd faced 24 counts of “official misconduct,” with prosecutors alleging

In a remarkable show of support for medical cannabis, voters across Kentucky overwhelmingly approved local ordinances that will allow medical cannabis businesses to operate in their jurisdictions. With over 340,000 votes cast, all 106 local measures passed, including those in both conservative and liberal areas, signaling widespread backing for the industry. The outcome was especially

Florida voters ejected Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment that would have legalized adult-use cannabis in the state. With 95% of precincts reporting, the amendment garnered only about 57% support, falling short of the 60% required for passage. Despite this setback, the campaign behind the initiative, Smart & Safe Florida, expressed optimism, noting that a “strong

Oregon voters passed Measure 119, a landmark decision aimed at securing the right of cannabis industry employees to join unions. With about 55% of voters supporting the measure and 45% opposing, this new legislation promises to close what advocates call an “age-old loophole” that had previously denied many cannabis workers union rights afforded to other

Nebraska voters demonstrated strong support for medical cannabis reform in Tuesday’s election, passing two key measures with significant margins. According to data from Ballotpedia, 71% of voters approved the measure to legalize medical cannabis, while 67% supported the measure to regulate its use within the state. Both measures needed to pass for a medical cannabis