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After State Reform Law is in Effect, Cleveland Mayor Plans Thousands of Cannabis Expungements

After State Reform Law is in Effect, Cleveland Mayor Plans Thousands of Cannabis Expungements

According to a report by Marijuana Moment, the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio said that the city will move forward with plans to seal thousands of cannabis records. This is because a new state law gives local governments the power to handle mass relief. Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed SB 288 into law in January. Mayor […]

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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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Cannabis 'Gifting' Businesses May Obtain a Medical Cannabis License in Washington, D.C.

Cannabis ‘Gifting’ Businesses May Obtain a Medical Cannabis License in Washington, D.C.

WTOP News reported D.C. businesses that have previously given away cannabis legally can now apply for a medical license under the new law, expanding their options for retail with additional licenses including online retailer and courier delivery.  People over 21 can also self-certify for medical marijuana as of August in addition to enjoying other cannabis-related activities

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Report Cannabis To Be Eliminated From NBA Drug Testing Procedures

Report: Cannabis To Be Eliminated From NBA Drug Testing Procedures

NBA players and team officials are reportedly close to finalizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will officially take cannabis out of the league’s drug testing program. This news, first shared by Shams Charania of The Athletic, comes after three years of the NBA’s abstinence from marijuana testing. According to a report by Ganjapreneur, the

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One in Ten Military Veterans Used Cannabis in the Past Year, According to a Recent Study

One in Ten Military Veterans Used Cannabis in the Past Year, According to a Recent Study

A study conducted by the University of North Texas Health Science Center and the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which was published last month in Substance Use & Misuse, revealed that 1 in 10 service veterans had used cannabis in the previous year. The data was taken from

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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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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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