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Legislation and Regulation

Medical Cannabis Legalization in Kentucky Faces an Uphill Battle

The state remains as one of the few in the U.S. without a medical cannabis program.

March 9, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

16 States That Are Considering Cannabis Legalization Bills in 2021

More than a dozen state legislatures are weighing either medical or adult-use cannabis policy reform this year as momentum builds following the 2020 election and the U.S. House’s approval of the MORE Act.

February 1, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Congressman Introduces Legislation to Reschedule Cannabis, More State Legislatures Consider Legalization Proposals: Week in Review

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced the Marijuana 1-to-3 Act to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

January 30, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Lawmaker Introduces Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Sen. Steve West’s legislation would set up a medical cannabis program in the state.

January 26, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Attorney General William Barr Resigns, New Jersey Legislature Sends Adult-Use Cannabis Bill to Governor: Week in Review

President Donald Trump announced that Barr’s current deputy attorney general, Jeffrey Rosen, will become acting attorney general when Barr officially steps down next week.

December 19, 2020

Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing

Kentucky Lawmaker Plans to Reintroduce Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill in Upcoming Legislative Session

Rep. Jason Nemes plans to reintroduce House Bill 136 in 2021.

December 14, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Gains Momentum in Kentucky Legislature

H.B. 136 cleared the House Feb. 20, marking the first time that legislation to legalize medical cannabis has received a full House vote in the state.

March 3, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont Advances Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Sales, New Mexico Will Honor Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Cards: Week in Review

Vermont is on the cusp of regulating and taxing adult-use cannabis sales after the House approved S. 54, which now returns to the Senate.

February 29, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Lawmakers Consider Legislation Calling for More Medical Cannabis Research

The House bill, backed largely by opponents of medical cannabis legalization, has cleared a Senate panel days after the full House approved legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the state.

February 27, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico Legislature Passes Medical Cannabis Residency Bill, Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation Advances in Multiple State Legislatures: Week in Review

Medical cannabis legalization bills advanced in Alabama and Kentucky this week, while a bill to legalize the possession and limited cultivation of cannabis for adults cleared the New Hampshire House.

February 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico’s Cannabis Legalization Bill Stalls in Senate, Virginia Decriminalization Proposal Clears Legislature: Week in Review

New Mexico’s legalization efforts are likely dead for the year after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted this week to block the legislation from advancing.

February 15, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky House Committee Approves Medical Cannabis Legislation

H.B. 136 will now proceed to the House floor for a vote.

February 12, 2020