Adult-Use Legalization Debate: Page 7

German Opposition Official Lobbies EU to Block Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Plan

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a cornerstone paper on planned legislation to federally legalize cannabis to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet last month.

US Support for Cannabis Legalization Remains at Record 68%

Ideology, religiosity, age and party identification are the most significant predictors of cannabis attitudes, according to Gallup pollsters.

Texas Congressman Compares ‘In It To Make Money’ Cannabis Industry to Slavery; Alabama Mayor Takes Issue

Rep. Pete Sessions’ comment came during a House subcommittee hearing on federal cannabis reform; Mayor Randall Woodfin called it offensive.

Witnesses Stress Need For Cannabis Descheduling, Uniform Regulation at US House Hearing on Federal Reform

Cannabis advocates say that through federal reform, the U.S. government can work to ensure a thriving industry, social equity and justice in communities of color, treatment for veterans with PTSD and more while reducing the illicit market.

Wisconsin Governor Announces Plans to Include Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Previous attempts at legalization have been blocked by the Republican-led Legislature.

Minnesota Governor Says Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Is Priority for Upcoming Legislative Session

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura said during a podcast with his son, Tyrel Ventura, that Gov. Tim Walz, who won reelection in this month’s election, will push for legalization next year.

Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce Discusses Federal and State Cannabis Policy Ahead of Congressional Hearing Testimony

GACC leaders Randal John Meyer and Rezwan Khan broke down some of the industry trade group’s approaches and positions on state and federal reform.

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper to Introduce Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

Hickenlooper’s PREPARE Act, a Senate companion to Rep. Dave Joyce’s bill in the House, directs the attorney general to develop regulations that would be enacted as soon as the federal government legalizes cannabis.

South Dakota Voters Say No to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Unofficial election results show that voters defeated the measure with 53% in opposition and 47% in favor.

Czech Republic Plans to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Alongside Germany

The Czech coalition government is in the process of drafting a legalization bill and aims to coordinate its approach with Germany.

Ohio Secretary of State Proposes 60% Supermajority to Pass Future Ballot Measures

Frank LaRose, who is up for reelection, suggested a new requirement for passing constitutional amendments; Ohio’s 2023 cannabis measure would not be impacted.

Virgin Islands Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Expunge Past Cannabis-Related Convictions

Sen. Janelle Sarauw, the sponsor of both bills, said “it has been a very cumbersome process” to bring the legislation to fruition.

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