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Several States Call for Renewed Cannabis Legalization Efforts, New Jersey Makes Changes to Adult-Use Bill: Week in Review

Lawmakers in Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Virginia and Connecticut have renewed efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis, while an Alabama senator announced plans to reintroduce a medical cannabis legalization bill.

Connecticut Governor Says Cannabis Legalization Is a Priority for New Legislative Session

Gov. Ned Lamont renewed his push for adult-use legalization during his State of the State address Jan. 6.

Virginia Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Del. Steve Heretick has proposed legislation related to decriminalization and legalization in the past, and Gov. Ralph Northam has announced his support of the issue.

New York Governor Again Calls for Cannabis Legalization

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce his proposal Jan. 6 as part of his upcoming State of the State agenda.

Minnesota Lawmaker to Reintroduce Cannabis Legalization Bill

House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler will sponsor an adult-use legalization bill again this year, although the issue still faces opposition in the Senate.

Missouri Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization on 2022 Ballot

Missourians for a New Approach has also announced plans for a 2022 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis.

Irish Political Party Announces Plans to Introduce Cannabis Legislation

Gino Kenny of Solidarity – People Before Profit said the party will introduce a bill to legalize cannabis in 2021.

7 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2021

2020 was a big year for the cannabis industry, as four states legalized adult-use in the general election. Here, we look ahead to the states most likely to legalize in 2021.

Nebraska Lawmaker Plans Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Sen. Anna Wishart is working on language to legalize adult-use cannabis that will be added to a medical cannabis legalization initiative that is planned for the state’s 2022 ballot.

U.S. House Passes MORE Act

The bill, H.R. 3884, removes cannabis from the U.S. Controlled Substances Act.

If and When

If and when the question of federal legalization comes before lawmakers, will they follow the lead of their voters?

Virginia’s Cannabis Legalization Work Group Releases Recommendations

The Virginia Marijuana Legalization Work Group was made up of community leaders, healthcare professionals, policy experts and members of Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration.

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