Cannabis Legalization

Massachusetts for Mental Health Options (MMHO) has successfully submitted an additional 14,000 signatures to qualify a psychedelics legalization initiative for the state’s November ballot. This follows a prior submission that prompted legislators to review the proposal, ultimately deciding against advancing it. Emily Oneschuk, MMHO’s grassroots outreach director, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from Massachusetts […]

Sixty-five percent of New Hampshire residents either “strongly” or “somewhat” support adult-use cannabis legalization, according to the University of New Hampshire Granite State Poll released on June 20. Another 19% of residents either “strongly” or “somewhat” opposed the reforms, with 15% unsure. Last month, the state Senate passed a legalization bill designed to gain the

Negotiators in New Hampshire’s House and Senate have reportedly reached a compromise on a cannabis legalization bill, according to the New Hampshire Bulletin. Lawmakers have until Thursday to reach a deal before the end of the legislative session. Last month, the state Senate approved a bill that would allow adult-use sales through state-run shops –

The Tribal Council for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), based in North Carolina, last week voted to legalize adult-use cannabis sales, Smoky Mountain News reports. The approval comes about nine months after EBCI members voted to pass the reforms. The Council also passed an amendment to allow enrolled tribe members with medical cannabis

In a recent poll conducted by FOX News and published on June 6, it was found that a significant majority of Florida voters are in favor of legalizing cannabis for adult recreational use. According to the poll, 66% of respondents indicated they would vote in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment in the upcoming November

South Dakota voters will have a third opportunity to weigh in on the legalization of adult-use cannabis, as Initiated Measure 29 is set to appear on the 2024 general election ballot on November 5. This follows a successful campaign that collected 22,558 valid signatures, surpassing the requirement by approximately 5,000 signatures, as confirmed by Secretary

When President Joe Biden announced his administration was moving marijuana to Schedule III, he didn’t highlight potential tax savings for companies like Curaleaf, which could save over $150 million in taxes this year. Instead, he framed the move as a racial justice policy, calling it “an important move towards reversing long-standing inequities,” despite a lack

For years, the New Hampshire House of Representatives has approved cannabis legalization measures only to see them fail in the state Senate. This month, for the first time, the Senate passed a legalization bill, and Governor Chris Sununu is on board. Advocates are now urging the House not to let this opportunity slip away. Sponsored

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has officially signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA), legalizing the possession and cultivation of marijuana for adults. The landmark decision comes just one day before national elections, following years of legislative efforts and a 2018 Constitutional Court ruling that deemed the prohibition of cannabis possession and cultivation

Lawmakers in the Delaware House Economic Development, Banking, Insurance, and Commerce Committee last week advanced a proposal that would launch adult-use cannabis sales early in the state by allowing medical dispensaries to begin serving anyone aged 21 or older, WHYY reports. Sponsored by state Rep. Ed Osienski (D), House Bill 408 would let the state’s