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California Cannabis Legislation Roundup

As another legislative session comes to a close, we take a look at which cannabis bills may become law.

Marijuana Convictions To Be Cleared With New Delaware Record-Expungement Law

A new law signed by Gov. John Carney will offer expungement ability to those with some marijuana convictions prior to the state's decriminalization efforts in 2015.

Some College Students in Canada Will Soon Be Allowed to Use Cannabis on Campus

Universities across Canada have begun to introduce their new marijuana policies.

Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana in Northern Mariana Islands Receives Final Approval in Legislature

The legislation now heads to Gov. Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres for his consideration.

Santa Cruz County, Calif., Officials Prepare to Crack Down on Illegal Marijuana Delivery Services

While brick-and-mortar retailers have been quick to comply with the licensing requirements, a number of illegal home-delivery services appear to be quietly continuing to serve clientele across the state.

Sarasota County, Fla., Considers Banning Sale of Recreational Marijuana

County commissioners say they are preparing for the future, should recreational marijuana be approved by state lawmakers.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: If Democrats Take Senate, They'll Vote On Marijuana Bill

Warren is confident that Democrats would vote on a bill that would allow states to regulate marijuana without federal interference should they retake the Senate in November.

Federal Bill Would Generate Scientific Report on Legalization for Congress and Trump, As White House Builds ‘Negative’ Cannabis Narrative

The Marijuana Data Collection Act would counteract efforts to continue the decades-long trend of anti-cannabis messaging by the federal government.

Vermont Democratic Party Endorses Cannabis Taxation and Regulation

"Tax and regulate" is now part of the state Democratic party's official platform.

California Lawmakers Want the State to Collect Data on Drivers Under the Influence of Marijuana

The legislature has approved a bill requiring the California Highway Patrol to report on how many motorists stopped for impaired driving are allegedly under the influence of marijuana.

Illinois Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill Allowing Drug as Painkiller Alternative

The new law is a response to the epidemic of overdose deaths from narcotics, which killed almost 2,000 people in the state in 2016 and an estimated 72,000 people nationwide last year.

Marijuana Policy Project Reflects on New Leadership and Reform Efforts

Jeffrey Zucker, vice chair of MPP’s board, discusses the organization’s new executive director, its efforts for the November general election and what it hopes to accomplish next year.

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