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Vermont House Approves Deal on Bill to Tax and Regulate Cannabis Sales

The legislative conference committee report cleared the House Sept. 17, and now goes to the Senate for a final vote.

U.S. House Postpones Floor Vote on the MORE Act

The legislation, which had been slated for a vote the week of Sept. 21, would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

9 Amicus Briefs Filed with Supreme Court in Support of Removing Cannabis from Controlled Substances Act

Eight industry organizations and seven members of Congress all wrote in support of Marvin Washington’s appeal to the country’s highest court.

Nebraska Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Medical Cannabis Ballot Initiative, Nevada Judge Rules State Can Proceed with Dispensary Licensing Process: Week in Review

The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments this week to determine whether a ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis can go before voters in November.

UPDATE: 5 States Voting on Cannabis Legalization This November

About a dozen states were poised at the beginning of 2020 to vote on either adult-use or medical cannabis, but COVID-19 and other challenges have narrowed that list.

Governor’s Cannabis Legalization Push Met with Mixed Reactions from Pennsylvania’s Industry Stakeholders: Legalization Watch

Gov. Tom Wolf is calling for adult-use legalization to boost the state’s economy, and while some industry insiders are optimistic, others are skeptical of this latest legalization push.

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Supporters of Oklahoma Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Initiative Withdraw Petition

The state gave proponents of State Question 807 the green light to collect signatures, but petitioners said gathering the required number of signatures is unlikely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization, Nebraska Secretary of State Sends Medical Cannabis Initiative to November Ballot: Week in Review

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s call to legalize is part of a broader plan to boost the state’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pennsylvania Governor Calls for Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization to Boost State’s Economy

Gov. Tom Wolf’s call to legalize is part of a broader plan to help combat the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adult-Use Legalization Measures Officially Qualify for Arizona and Montana Ballots, Vermont Lawmakers Plan to Take Up Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Sales: Week in Review

A judge ruled this week that Arizona’s measure can appear before voters after a brief legal battle, while Montana’s Secretary of State certified two complementary adult-use initiatives for the November ballot.

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure Qualifies for Montana’s November Ballot

The Secretary of State has certified that New Approach Montana’s two complementary initiatives have gathered enough valid signatures to appear before voters this year.

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