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Legislation and Regulation

Nebraska Medical Cannabis ‘Pill Bill’ Meets Backlash

Testifiers unified in their opposition to the legislation during a congressional hearing.

February 24, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

South Dakota Senate Clears Adult-Use Bill by Slimmest Margin

The legislation, which now heads to a less-receptive House, aims to reinstate the will of the state’s voters, who approved an adult-use measure in 2020.

February 24, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Maryland House Advances Adult-Use Cannabis Measure

The proposed legislation could see a final vote Feb. 25 and would complement a ballot initiative.

February 23, 2022

South Dakota

South Dakota Bill To Upend Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Measure Defeated

The measure, allowing people without medical cards to defend themselves, remains intact after legislation was halted in committee.

February 23, 2022

South Dakota

South Dakota Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Clears Senate Committee

The legislation now heads to the chamber’s floor with bipartisan sponsorship and bicameral support, but it still faces myriad opposition.

February 18, 2022

Kentucky

Kentucky Lawmakers Introduce Adult-Use Bill: LETT’s Grow

The Legalize, Expunge, Treat and Tax legislation aims to provide a comprehensive approach to cannabis farming, production, sales and licensing.

February 17, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Senate President Refuses to Calendar Adult-Use Proposal

Matt Huffman, the majority leader, says if Ohioans want to put cannabis legalization on the ballot, ‘have at it,’ but it won’t happen in his chamber.

February 11, 2022

South Carolina

South Carolina Medical Cannabis Marathon Finds Senate Approval

After seven floor sessions and more than 65 changes were considered in the chamber, a bill to legalize medical cannabis now heads to the House.

February 10, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Carolina’s Medical Cannabis Debate Enters Third Week

In one of the most extensive reform discussions in the country, state senators are set to iron out nearly 40 amendments.

February 7, 2022

Arkansas

Voters in These 9 States Could Decide Cannabis Fate in 2022

While a North Dakota initiative met an early defeat this campaign cycle, the race is on throughout the U.S. to collect signatures for November ballot measures.

February 4, 2022

Ohio

Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Announces Signature Certification

The initiative petition has been transmitted to the Ohio General Assembly.

January 28, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Minnesota Governor Proposes Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Gov. Tim Walz calls for a tax on adult-use sales and funding for a new Cannabis Management Office, grants for business owners and education programs.

January 27, 2022