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The Chief State Attorney's Office in Connecticut has Dropped Over 1,500 Pending Cannabis-related Cases

The Chief State Attorney’s Office in Connecticut has Dropped Over 1,500 Pending Cannabis-related Cases

As a result of the state’s recent decision to legalize cannabis, the chief state attorney’s office in Connecticut has dropped 1,562 possession charges. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are working on a bill to stop cannabis-specific cases in the future, according to a report by Ganjapreneur.  CT insider reports the charges in another 624 cases that were […]

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Legislators in Oregon Propose Modifications to the Voter-Approved Drug Decriminalization Law

Legislators in Oregon Propose Modifications to the Voter-Approved Drug Decriminalization Law

Lawmakers in Oregon and people who help people with drug and alcohol problems both want the state’s law to decriminalize drugs to work, according to Marijuana Moment.  Measure 110, the state’s first-in-the-nation approach to drug addiction has had a rough start since voters passed it in 2020. Grants have been slow to come out, and

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The Maryland Senate Approves a Marijuana Sales Bill as the State Prepares to Legalize the Drug

The Maryland Senate Approves a Marijuana Sales Bill as the State Prepares to Legalize the Drug

To prepare for legalization, the Maryland Senate has advanced a marijuana sales law with several amendments, according to a report by Marijuana Moment. Sen. Brian Feldman (D) and Antonio Hayes (proposal) passed on second reading in the Senate, days after clearing a committee stop. The House of Delegates passed its counterpart this month. The House

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The White House is Evaluating a Request for a Marijuana Pardon Certificate

The White House is Evaluating a Request for a Marijuana Pardon Certificate

The White House is currently reviewing a draft application form so those affected by President Joe Biden’s mass marijuana pardon can show they were given clemency. Those who had broken federal law or Washington, D.C law related to cannabis could potentially gain access to certificates that could help them secure jobs or apartments previously denied

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A New Mexico Law Would Establish Two New Cannabis Tax Funds

A New Mexico Law Would Establish Two New Cannabis Tax Funds

The legislature in New Mexico is making strides to support its citizens by creating two new programs that would be funded by the tax revenue from cannabis sales. One-third of this money would go to the Community Reinvestment Grant Fund and the Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Fund, according to a report by KRQE.

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A Texas House Committee Considers Increasing THC Limits on Medicinal Marijuana Products

A Texas House Committee Considers Increasing THC Limits on Medicinal Marijuana Products

FOX 44 reports the Texas House Public Health Committee held hearings about a bill that would make the state’s medical cannabis program bigger. The measure would make it possible to buy products with up to 5% THC. Under the law as it stands, patients can only get low-THC products with up to 1% THC. The

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Legislators in Minnesota Evaluate and Modify Proposed Marijuana Legalization for Adults

Legislators in Minnesota Evaluate and Modify Proposed Marijuana Legalization for Adults

Committees in both the House and Senate in Minnesota changed bills to legalize cannabis for adults. For example, the House Transportation Finance Committee added an amendment to reduce the amount of cannabis a person can keep in their home from 5 pounds to 1.5 pounds, according to ABC 6 News. The Senate State and Local

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The Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Marijuana Taxes, but No Legalization Legislation

The Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Marijuana Taxes, but No Legalization Legislation

Pennsylvanians are turning to cannabis in increasing numbers as the state looks to regulate it for patient safety, tax benefit and to address social justice issues, according to High Times. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a radical fiscal plan in his latest budget, which includes levying a tax on marijuana sales – despite cannabis

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House of Delegates Approves Plan To Control Marijuana Sales As Senate Holds Hearing On Companion Bill

House of Delegates Approves Plan To Control Marijuana Sales As Senate Holds Hearing On Companion Bill

The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill to create regulations that would allow for adult-use marijuana commerce, following the legalization of marijuana in a referendum last year. A report from Marijuana Moment says that the companion bill in the Senate had its first committee hearing. Del. C.T. Wilson (D) championed the legislation, which was

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