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Committee to Research Legalizing Marijuana in New Mexico

In late June, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham established the Cannabis Legalization Working Group, tasked with looking into the possibility of legalizing marijuana in the state.

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July 11, 2019

EL PASO, Texas (CBS4) — There are now 11 states where marijuana for recreational use is legal. There are 20 people in New Mexico who will have a big say in whether that state becomes the 12th.

In late June, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham established the Cannabis Legalization Working Group. Its 20 members are tasked with looking into the possibility of legalizing marijuana in New Mexico. Dona Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart is the lone member of law enforcement on the committee.

Texas Governor Vetoes Ban on Hemp Products, Calls For Special Session to Regulate THC

South Dakota to Crack Down on Synthetic Hemp Product Sales Starting July 14

Pennsylvania Governor Holds Tight to Cannabis Legalization in Budget Negotiations

Texas Hemp Advocates Nearing 150,000 Signatures Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto SB 3

Texas Governor Vetoes Ban on Hemp Products, Calls For Special Session to Regulate THC

Gov. Greg Abbott’s disapproval of Senate Bill 3 collides with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s prohibition policy. ‘We can do better,’ Abbott says.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, legislation that would have banned intoxicating hemp products

South Dakota to Crack Down on Synthetic Hemp Product Sales Starting July 14

The State’s Attorney’s Office in Pennington County issued a warning to a cannabis business that government agencies will begin enforcing a 2024 statute.

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Pennsylvania Governor Holds Tight to Cannabis Legalization in Budget Negotiations

Gov. Josh Shapiro calls adult-use legalization a ‘competitiveness’ issue as he spars with Senate Republicans over reforming the state’s laws.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks about legalizing adult-use cannabis through the state budget during his June 18 visit to the Lancaster City Housing Authority.

Texas Hemp Advocates Nearing 150,000 Signatures Urging Gov. Abbott to Veto SB 3

The governor has until June 22 to sign, veto or file the legislation to ban intoxicating hemp products without his signature.

US Senator, Congresswoman Call on Trump to End ‘Costly Marijuana Arrests’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Melanie Stansbury urged the president to reform federal cannabis laws in the wake of DOGE’s ‘failures.’

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (left), D-Mass., Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and President Donald Trump.

Texas Voters Oppose State’s Attempt to Ban Hemp THC

The majority of Texans, regardless of political party, reject Senate Bill 3’s ban on hemp-based products, fearing it will empower drug cartels.

What Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market Can Teach U.S. Producers and Policy Makers

From allowing excise taxes to run amok to over-valuations, Canada got many approaches to legalization wrong. But the Great White North gives the U.S. some success stories to emulate, as well.

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US Lawmakers Aim to Close Hemp, THCA ‘Loophole’ in New Budget Proposal

Rep. Andy Harris chairs a subcommittee taking up an agriculture-related spending bill that would redefine hemp to prohibit intoxicating products.

U.S. House Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., addresses proposed changes to the federal definition of hemp during a subcommittee markup on June 5.

NC Governor Suggests Regulating THC Like Alcohol, Orders Cannabis Task Force

Gov. Josh Stein wants to ‘bring order’ to North Carolina’s ‘most liberal’ THC market through an executive order establishing a cannabis advisory council.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein

Ohio House Lawmakers Consider Bill to Eviscerate Voter-Approved Cannabis Law

The Senate-passed legislation would recriminalize certain aspects of legalization and eliminate the state’s social equity licenses and jobs program.

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Texas Governor Has 20 Days to Act on Bills to Expand Medical Cannabis, Ban Hemp THC

As the Legislature adjourns, the fate of the state’s medical cannabis and hemp laws rests with Gov. Greg Abbott’s pen.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Oregon Cannabis Companies No Longer Need Labor Peace Agreements to Renew Licenses

The state’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission announced the voter-approved requirement no longer applies after a conflicting federal court ruling.

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