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Ohio Lawmakers Introduce New Bill for Marijuana Legalization Legislative Action or Ballot Initiative

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce New Bill for Marijuana Legalization Legislative Action or Ballot Initiative

Bipartisan lawmakers in Ohio have recently filed a new bill aimed at legalizing marijuana, presenting the state legislature with an opportunity to take the lead on reform. As activists work towards placing a reform initiative on the November ballot, Representatives Jamie Callender (R) and Casey Weinstein (D) have joined forces to introduce the Ohio Adult …

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Pennsylvania Considers Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from DUI Charges

Pennsylvania Considers Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from DUI Charges

Pennsylvania is taking a step towards protecting the rights of medical cannabis patients with a new bill introduced in the state House. The proposed legislation seeks to shield registered medical cannabis patients from facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges simply for testing positive for THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Representatives Chris Rabb …

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Minnesota Senate Passes Historic Cannabis Legalization Bill A Milestone for the Land of 10,000 Lakes

Minnesota Senate Passes Historic Cannabis Legalization Bill: A Milestone for the Land of 10,000 Lakes

In a groundbreaking decision, the Minnesota Senate has voted in favor of a bill to legalize cannabis, marking a significant shift in the state’s stance on recreational marijuana. With Gov. Tim Walz indicating his intention to sign the bill into law, Minnesota is poised to join the ranks of states that have already embraced cannabis …

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Germany Moves Closer to Cannabis Legalization with Draft Bill Submission

Germany Moves Closer to Cannabis Legalization with Draft Bill Submission

Germany is making significant strides towards marijuana legalization as a draft bill has been submitted by a top health official, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. This proposed legislation marks the first step in a two-part reform framework and has garnered attention and anticipation among advocates and cannabis enthusiasts. The bill encompasses provisions for possession, cultivation, and …

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Minnesota House Passes Cannabis Bill, Senate Vote Ahead

Minnesota House Passes Cannabis Bill, Senate Vote Ahead

In a landmark decision, the Minnesota House has passed a bill to legalize cannabis, as reported by CBS News. The measure received a 71-59 vote, primarily along party lines, with the support of just two Republicans and one Democrat voting against it. If enacted, the legislation would grant adults aged 21 and older the right …

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GOP Bill Allows Marijuana Users to Buy Guns

Republican Congressman Introduces GRAM Act to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Cannabis Consumers

On April 20th, also known as the 4/20 cannabis holiday, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) reintroduced the Gun Rights and Marijuana (GRAM) Act, a bill aimed at protecting the Second Amendment rights of people who use marijuana in states where it’s legal. The bill, previously led by the late Rep. Don Young (R-AK), would amend federal …

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Delaware Governor to Pass Marijuana Legalization and Sales Bills

Delaware Governor to Pass Marijuana Legalization and Sales Bills

Delaware Governor John Carney announced that he will allow a pair of bills to legalize marijuana possession and establish a regulated adult-use market become law without his signature. This move has surprised many advocates who were concerned that Governor Carney would veto the proposals as he did in the last session. Delaware, which is nicknamed …

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US House Bill Aims to End Cannabis Prohibition

US House Bill Aims to End Cannabis Prohibition

The end of cannabis prohibition in the United States may be closer than ever before, thanks to a bipartisan bill reintroduced in the U.S. House. The Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act is sponsored by Republican Rep. Dave Joyce (OH) and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY). The proposed legislation …

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South Dakota Poll Voters Open to Cannabis Legalization

South Dakota Poll: Voters Open to Cannabis Legalization

Despite rejecting cannabis reforms last year, a recent poll conducted by the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University suggests that South Dakota voters are now more open to legalizing cannabis for adult use. In 2020, voters had initially approved similar reforms, but the measure was voided by the state Supreme …

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Hawaii Attorney General Supports Cannabis Legalization

The Hawaii Attorney General now supports the legalization of marijuana and pledges to work to enact reform within the next year

The attorney general of Hawaii says that her office will no longer be against marijuana legalization. Instead, it will work with lawmakers and other interested parties to help move the change forward. During a committee hearing, Attorney General Anne Lopez (D), who was appointed by the governor in December but still needs to be confirmed …

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