Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization: Page 7

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.

South Carolina House Closes Door on Medical Cannabis Legalization

As lawmakers questioned the constitutionality of proposed legislation, an appeal to keep the bill alive was voted down by the lower chamber.

Lawmaker Behind Missouri’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Says Legislation Is ‘Held Up’ in House

Rep. Ron Hicks says House Majority Leader Dean Plocher will not allow the bill to advance without further discussion on business licensing caps.

New Mexico and New Jersey Reaping Benefits of Historic Month for Cannabis

Both states launched in April, realizing months of pent-up demand and the 4/20 holiday.

Ohio Cannabis Advocates File Lawsuit Against Lawmakers For Attempt to Block 2022 Initiative

State legislators are arguing that the group’s petition needed to be approved, not just submitted, ahead of a signature deadline.

Missouri Group Nears Signature Requirement to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on 2022 Ballot

Legal Missouri 2022 announced this week that it has gathered 200,000 signatures supporting its constitutional amendment.

Kentucky Governor Takes Issue With Senate Inaction on Medical Cannabis

Gov. Andy Beshear is considering taking executive action on policy reform, but Kentucky’s Senate president said the public “should be concerned.”

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Citizen Cannabis Bill That Competes With Their Own Adult-Use Bill

State Reps. Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch filed an initiated statute sponsored by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Cleared for Full Missouri House

The chamber has less than a month to take up the legislation after House Rules Committee members voted to advanced it.

Trio of U.S. Representatives Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

The PREPARE Act, introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce, Hakeem Jeffries and Brian Mast, aims to prime the federal government for an end to prohibition.

Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker to Host 4/20 Hearing on 2023 Medical Cannabis Legalization

Democratic Lawmaker who backs full legalization called the post-adjournment hearing a “cynical political ploy.”

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