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Delaware Adult-Use Cannabis Bill One Vote Shy of House Passage Amidst Key Lawmaker’s Absence

With a colleague out sick, state Rep. Ed Osienski changed his vote to “no” to reserve the right for another roll call on his sponsored bill next month.

Rhode Island Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Head to House, Senate Floors

The advancements come after committee approvals of substitute bills that include automatic expungement for cannabis convictions.

Rhode Island Senate, House Lawmakers Align on Cannabis Legalization; Votes Expected

A key amendment added to companion adult-use bills is scheduled to be considered in committee this week, followed by floor action next week.

Ohio GOP Leaders Win Battle to Keep Cannabis Legalization Off 2022 Ballot

Legalization advocates from the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol will aim for the 2023 ballot instead.

Delaware General Assembly Passes Adult-Use Possession Bill

Democratic Gov. John Carney called the effort to legalize the possession of 1 ounce of cannabis a “bad idea,” but the bill has three-fifths majority support.

Will Germany Legalize Cannabis Before the US?

The most populous country in the European Union will legalize adult-use cannabis “soon,” according to top government officials.

2022 Medical Cannabis Hopes Dwindle in Kansas

A legalization bill is low on the priority list for when state lawmakers return for one final day of the 2022 legislative session later this month.

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Moves Ahead With Grassroots Effort After Losing Major Donors

The campaign had hoped to raise $1 million to fund signature gathering in its quest to get two medical cannabis legalization initiatives on the state’s November ballot.

Delaware House Approves Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Possession

Rep. Ed Osienski’s House Bill 371 cleared the House in a 26-14 vote May 5.

Will Kentucky Governor Do What State Legislators Have Not? Week in Review

An executive order would be a first, among U.S. states, and a great leap forward for a state that didn’t crack CBT’s list of most likely candidates for legalization this year.

Kentucky Governor Indicates Executive Cannabis Order Coming

Gov. Andy Beshear, who outlined a four-step plan for medical cannabis last month, said this week he sees a legal opening for his office to act.

South Dakota Group Submits Signatures to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on November Ballot

The Secretary of State will now go through the certification process for the petitions, which South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws turned in May 3.

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