Tag: CBT > Governor Stances on Cannabis: Page 2

Virginia

Tension Between Virginia Governor, Senate Could Deal Defeat to Cannabis Sales Bill

Gov. Glenn Youngkin appears less likely to sign the legislation after state lawmakers blocked his effort to build a professional sports arena.

March 8, 2024

Hawaii

UPDATE: Hawaii Senate Passes Adult-Use Legalization Bill

The legislation faces an uphill battle in the state’s House, where a previous legalization attempt died last year.

March 4, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Won’t Call Cannabis Legalization Bill For Vote

The bill to allow patients to access the plant via state-run dispensaries is likely dead for the year amid top Republican lawmakers locking horns.

February 15, 2024

Idaho

Will These 9 Prohibition States Legalize Medical Cannabis in 2024?

From politics to ballot initiative processes, CBT takes a hard look at the possibilities for reform among our nation’s last holdouts.

February 13, 2024

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Calls For Legalizing Cannabis in Budget

A competitive Gov. Josh Shapiro said it’s Pennsylvania’s turn to reform its cannabis policies after Ohio did so in the 2023 election.

February 6, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATE: Wisconsin Pro-Legalization Governor Will Go In For Republican Plan

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed cannabis reform through his state budget proposals, says he’ll support a limited program by GOP Legislature.

January 8, 2024

Colorado

6 Governors Push Biden to Reschedule Cannabis Before Year’s End

Head executives from Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey and New York penned the letter to the White House.

December 6, 2023

Colorado

Colorado Governor to President Biden: ‘We Must Do Better’ on Federal Cannabis Reform

Gov. Jared Polis encouraged the president to move swiftly to reschedule cannabis and urged him to not let up on other incremental changes.

September 5, 2023

Florida

Florida Governor Says ‘Drugs Are Killing This Country’ When Asked About Cannabis Policy

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for the GOP presidential ticket in 2024, confirmed his stance on adult-use legalization during an event in Iowa.

August 28, 2023

Delaware

Delaware Anti-Legalization Governor Picks Former State Police Superintendent as ‘Marijuana Commissioner’

Robert Coupe will oversee the implementation of Delaware’s forthcoming adult-use program as the state’s head cannabis regulator.

June 13, 2023

Delaware

Delaware Governor Will Allow Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation to Be Enacted Without His Signature

Gov. John Carney issued a statement on a pair of legalization bills that will make Delaware the 22nd state to establish an adult-use marketplace.

April 21, 2023

Delaware

Delaware Governor’s Timeline to Act on Adult-Use Legislation Officially Underway

Gov. John Carney has until April 22 and April 26 to sign or veto a pair of bills that intend to legalize possession and establish a commercial program.

April 14, 2023