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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

Hawaii

Hawaii Lawmakers File 3 Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Proposals

A pair of companion bills in the House and Senate stem from Attorney General Anne Lopez’s legalization proposal, while separate measures aim to decriminalize cannabis possession and put the issue before voters.

February 6, 2024

Kentucky

Kentucky Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Proposal, House Bill 420

Rep. Rachel Roberts’ legislation would legalize cannabis possession and use for adults 21 and older, as well as create a roadmap for a commercial adult-use market.

February 2, 2024

Virginia

Virginia Senate Committee Approves Proposal to Create Commercial Adult-Use Cannabis Market

The Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Subcommittee on Cannabis considered two competing measures and ultimately advanced Sen. Aaron Rouse’s Senate Bill 448 after merging it with Sen. Adam Ebbin’s Senate Bill 423. It then passed in committee.

January 26, 2024

West Virginia

West Virginia Lawmakers Contemplate Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

A bill to legalize cannabis production, sale and consumption was introduced Jan. 17 in the House of Delegates.

January 22, 2024

Virginia

Virginia Lawmakers Make Renewed Push to Launch Commercial Adult-Use Cannabis Market

Lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced legislation that would pave the way for regulated adult-use sales nearly three years after former Gov. Ralph Northam signed a legalization bill.

January 16, 2024

International

German Government Pushes Cannabis Legalization Vote to 2024

The legalization bill, which the Bundestag was initially expected to vote on this month, won’t be considered until the new year.

December 12, 2023

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Commission Tasked With Studying State-Run Model for Cannabis Sales Completes Work, Offering No Recommendations

Meanwhile, Gov. Chris Sununu has said he would like a limit of 15 stores and a ban on lobbying and political contributions by cannabis licensees.

November 29, 2023

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

German Officials Reach Agreement on Cannabis Legalization Bill, Vote Expected Within a Week

The government’s current goal is for the law to take effect in the spring of 2024.

November 28, 2023

International

German Politician Says Vote on Cannabis Legalization Bill Postponed Until December

While the law was expected to take effect before the end of the year, Bundestag member Carmen Wegge indicated that German lawmakers will decide on the legislation next month, likely pushing its enactment until 2024.

November 17, 2023

Oregon

Earl Blumenauer, Cannabis Reform Champion, Won’t Seek Reelection

The Oregon Democrat who founded the Congressional Cannabis Caucus has served his current U.S. House district since 1996.

October 30, 2023

Georgia

Georgia Activists, Lawmakers Join Forces on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

New Georgia Project Action Fund has teamed up with State Rep. Eric Bell and community leaders and activists to form the Georgia Coalition for Cannabis Reform.

October 30, 2023