Cannabis Legalization

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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MD House Approves Bill to Regulate Sale of Cannabis

Maryland Senate Will Vote On Marijuana Sales Bill Considering Hemp Industry Input And Fresh Research

Maryland’s Senate President Bill Ferguson announced during a press conference that the body will vote on a bill to set forth rules for an adult-use marijuana market. According to Marijuana Moment, this is in preparation for the voter-approved law that will go into effect this summer.  The accompanying version has already been passed by the

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NY Gov. Proposes Crackdown on Cannabis Shops

The New York Governor Proposes a Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Dispensaries

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) intends to crack down on unlicensed cannabis stores, instituting fines of up to $10,000 per day, according to a report by Ganjapreneur. The bill is expected to allow the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the Department of Revenue and Finance, and local law enforcement to close down unlicensed cannabis

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The New Hampshire House Approves the Legalization of Marijuana for the Second Time, Sending it to the Senate

The New Hampshire House Approves the Legalization of Marijuana for the Second Time, Sending it to the Senate

The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a significant cannabis legalization bill for the second time this session. Supported by Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R) and Minority Leader Matthew Wilhelm (D), the plan was approved with a wide margin of 272-109.  The chamber also voted down an amendment that would have included separate language regarding

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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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The Governor of Kentucky has Signed the Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill Into law

The Governor of Kentucky has Signed the Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill Into law

Kentucky’s governor has signed a bill to legalize marijuana, making it the 38th state in the U.S. to do so, according to a report by Marijuana Moment. The bill from Sen. Stephen West (R) was passed by the House and Gov. Andy Beshear (D) kept his promise to sign it into law. The governor had

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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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