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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.

Lottery to Pick First Medical Marijuana Facilities in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The city will use a lottery system to determine the order in which the planning commission will consider medical marijuana facility proposals.

Massachusetts Regulators Will Not Review Local Municipalities’ Agreements with Cannabis Businesses

The state’s Cannabis Control Commission debated the merits of getting involved in local contracts.

Alaska Releases Proposed On-Site Cannabis Consumption Rules

The state’s Marijuana Control Board seeks public input, with written comments due by Nov. 1.

Oregon Vastly Reduces Daily Purchase Limits for Medical Cannabis

The limit was decreased from 24 ounces per day to one ounce per day.

Illinois Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Industrial Hemp

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill that added Illinois to a growing list of states that allow the growth of cannabis for non-drug purposes.

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