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Marijuana Activists Aim for Legislation Decriminalizing, Legalizing Cannabis in Pennsylvania

Residents, elected officials and national marijuana activists joined at the Capitol rotunda to push for legislation decriminalizing and/or legalizing marijuana statewide.

California Growers Association Files Lawsuit to Close Loophole in Cultivation Regulations

"Our concern is very narrow in scope, but the implications are huge," executive director Hezekiah Allen explained.

Gov. Phil Murphy Moves to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana in New Jersey

Murphy said he would consider allowing home delivery, purchases beyond the two-ounce limit and expanding the number of licensed dispensaries.

Yolo County in California Readies New Medical Marijuana Tax For June Ballot

The proposal would put a 4 percent tax on the gross receipts of marijuana grown in the county.

Marijuana Growers Aurora, CanniMed Agree to $1 Billion Merger

"We’re going to create something new and very special in this sector," the chief corporate officer of Aurora said.

Congress Passes Spending Bill, Extends Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment Until Feb. 8

Monday’s decision ends the federal government shutdown, keeps the key medical marijuana protection intact and funds the government for three more weeks.

Illinois Lawmakers Hold 4th Hearing on Marijuana Legalization

During the joint committee hearing in Chicago, testimony illuminated both the pros and cons of allowing those 21 and older to possess an ounce of marijuana, as well as taxation and regulation.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Stands Up for State's Medical Marijuana Law

“It’s my job to uphold the law here in Pennsylvania; and on a bipartisan basis, the legislature passed and the governor signed a medicinal marijuana law that is very popular,” Josh Shapiro said.

Virginia Marijuana Advocates Disappointed by Proposed Bill, Refocusing Agenda

The state's Senate majority leader introduced legislation that eliminates jail time for first-offense possession but falls short of decriminalization.

Pueblo County Joins Letter Urging Sessions to Leave Colorado Marijuana Laws Alone

"There is greater uncertainty for local governments that are licensing and regulating cannabis," a county commissioner wrote.

Sacramento Looks at Banning Cannabis Grows in East Sacramento Development District

City Council will hold a hearing on whether to allow marijuana cultivation in its "Center for Innovation" neighborhood.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Signs Bill Legalizing Marijuana

Vermont is the first state to legalize adults’ possession and limited cultivation of marijuana legislatively.

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