Cannabis In Politics

The Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee voted to approve two bills aimed at restarting the state’s medical cannabis licensing process. Sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, SB 306 would restart the licensing process and involve the Alabama Securities Commission in verifying and evaluating applications. The bill seeks to address inconsistencies in scoring applications by […]

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is once again pushing for legislative action to address concerns related to marijuana consumption and the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 THC. During his State of the State address, Governor DeWine emphasized the need to respect the will of Ohio voters who approved marijuana legalization at the ballot last

Minnesota is making significant strides in rectifying past cannabis-related injustices as it expunges more than 60,000 misdemeanor records ahead of schedule. This expedited process, which was initially slated for August, comes as a result of the state’s adult-use cannabis law passed last year. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Records reports that the expungements are expected

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has taken a significant step towards protecting the rights of medical cannabis patients in the state by signing a bill that shields state employees from discrimination based on their status as registered patients. This legislation covers a wide range of public sector workers, including firefighters, emergency service providers, teachers, and civil

Lawmakers in Washington state have forwarded a proposal to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk that would permit cannabis operators to repurpose their green waste into commercial composts and other products, as reported by the Spokesman-Review. The bill would enable cannabis operators to transform the byproducts of commercial cannabis harvests, such as stalks, stems, leaves, and roots,

The Biden Administration’s budget proposal, continues to include a rider preventing Washington D.C. from utilizing funds to establish its voter-approved adult-use cannabis marketplace. This measure, initially introduced by U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) in 2014, has persisted despite D.C. voters’ overwhelming support for Initiative 71, which legalized cannabis possession and cultivation for adults. Despite efforts

In response to concerns over oversaturation in Oregon’s cannabis industry, the state legislature recently approved a bill aimed at curbing the proliferation of cannabis licenses. The legislation, passed last week, sets limits on the number of production, retail, processor, and wholesale licenses issued, with the goal of stabilizing the market and addressing economic challenges. According

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts (D) announced her intention to pardon all misdemeanor cannabis possession convictions issued by the state. This decision is poised to have an immediate impact on thousands of individuals who have been burdened by past convictions for minor cannabis offenses. The pardon initiative, proposed by Governor Healey, requires approval from the

In a recent interview, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed disappointment with President Joe Biden’s marijuana pardons, arguing that they should cover possession offenses under military code. Fetterman emphasized that cannabis should be treated similarly to alcohol under federal law. The senator’s remarks came during a conversation with Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo, where he diverged

The Virginia House of Delegates has taken a significant step forward in protecting public sector workers, such as government officials and teachers, from being terminated due to medical marijuana use. In a resounding 80-18 vote, the House advanced a Senate-passed bill introduced by Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D), sending it to the governor’s desk for final