Cannabis Legalization

Pennsylvania lawmakers held yet another hearing on marijuana legalization with the conversation this time centered on social justice and equity considerations for reform as the governor steps up his push to end cannabis prohibition. Just days after Rep. Amen Brown (D) filed a new marijuana legalization bill that he described as “grounded in safety and […]

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf urged the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to promptly make a decision on marijuana scheduling during a hearing before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. Califf emphasized that there’s “no reason” for the DEA to delay its decision and expressed a desire to see a regulatory scheme for cannabis in his lifetime.

German lawmakers have given final approval to a long-awaited cannabis legalization bill, paving the way for significant changes in the country’s cannabis laws. The legislation legalizes personal possession of up to an ounce and permits individuals to cultivate three plants. It is scheduled to take effect on Monday, April 1. The bill also includes provisions

A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed overwhelming support for the legalization of cannabis across the United States. The survey, conducted on Tuesday, found that nearly 90% of Americans believe cannabis should be legal for either medical or adult use, signifying a significant shift in public opinion on the matter. According to the poll results,

Thailand’s health minister recently announced plans to make adult-use cannabis illegal again by the end of the year, according to a report by Reuters. This move comes as lawmakers aim to tighten regulations around cannabis consumption, citing concerns over potential misuse and its negative impact, particularly on Thai children. Under the proposed legislation, recreational use

As the push for marijuana legalization gains momentum in New Hampshire, lawmakers are navigating divergent paths to address concerns from Governor Chris Sununu and garner support in the Senate. At a hearing of a House Finance Committee panel on Wednesday, legislators delved into proposed changes to a bill spearheaded by Representative Erica Layon, while also

Lawmakers in Hawaii’s House of Representatives have taken a significant step forward in the effort to legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana, advancing Senate-passed bill SB 3335. The proposal, which garnered support from both the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee and the Agriculture and Food Systems Committee, seeks to establish a framework for licensed and regulated

A pair of Senate committees in Hawaii has made strides toward cannabis legalization in the state by advancing a bill that would end marijuana prohibition, incorporating several amendments to the original proposal. The bill is now headed to the chamber floor for a vote, expected next week. Last year, the Senate passed a similar legalization

Las Vegas, NV – In a long-awaited move, the first cannabis consumption lounge opened its doors for business last week, marking a significant milestone in Nevada’s cannabis journey. Located in the Thrive Cannabis Marketplace near the bustling Las Vegas Strip, Smoke and Mirrors is the first of 19 conditionally approved lounges to launch in the

Germany has made history by becoming the third European Union country to legalize adult-use cannabis, following a decisive vote in the Bundestag, the country’s lower parliamentary body. The Cannabis Act was approved with a 407-226 vote, according to the Associated Press. Starting April 1, cannabis possession by adults aged 18 or older will be legal.