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Legislation and Regulation

Senator Files PREPARE Act to Smooth Way for Federal Legalization

The legislation’s sponsors intend to lay the groundwork for developing a regulatory framework ahead of nationwide cannabis reform.

December 2, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Canadian Government Names Members to Cannabis Act Review Panel

The five-member Expert Panel will assess Canada’s adult-use cannabis legalization law four years after it took effect.

November 30, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Advocates Push to Get Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on 2023 Ballot

The initiative, backed by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, has been cleared for signature gathering.

November 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Irish Parliament Considers Legislation to Legalize Cannabis for Personal Use

The bill, introduced by parliament member Gino Kenny, would allow adults 18 and older to possess up to 7 grams of cannabis or 2.5 grams of cannabis resin.

November 28, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Virginia’s Big Unknown

The commonwealth’s rollout of an adult-use cannabis program is in limbo amidst a political shift, leaving a licensed industry stalled in the interim.

November 26, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Debate

New Poll Shows Majority of Americans Support Cannabis Legalization

A Pew Research Center survey revealed that 59% of U.S. adults believe medical and adult-use cannabis should be legal, while 30% believe it should be legalized for medical purposes only.

November 23, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

German Opposition Official Lobbies EU to Block Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Plan

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a cornerstone paper on planned legislation to federally legalize cannabis to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet last month.

November 17, 2022

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

US Support for Cannabis Legalization Remains at Record 68%

Ideology, religiosity, age and party identification are the most significant predictors of cannabis attitudes, according to Gallup pollsters.

November 17, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Texas Congressman Compares ‘In It To Make Money’ Cannabis Industry to Slavery; Alabama Mayor Takes Issue

Rep. Pete Sessions’ comment came during a House subcommittee hearing on federal cannabis reform; Mayor Randall Woodfin called it offensive.

November 16, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Witnesses Stress Need For Cannabis Descheduling, Uniform Regulation at US House Hearing on Federal Reform

Cannabis advocates say that through federal reform, the U.S. government can work to ensure a thriving industry, social equity and justice in communities of color, treatment for veterans with PTSD and more while reducing the illicit market.

November 15, 2022

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Governor Announces Plans to Include Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Previous attempts at legalization have been blocked by the Republican-led Legislature.

November 14, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Governor Says Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Is Priority for Upcoming Legislative Session

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura said during a podcast with his son, Tyrel Ventura, that Gov. Tim Walz, who won reelection in this month’s election, will push for legalization next year.

November 14, 2022