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Legislation and Regulation

Group Tries Again to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on North Dakota’s Ballot

Legalize ND refocused its efforts on the 2022 election after the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for the organization to collect enough signatures to qualify its initiative for the 2020 ballot.

January 13, 2021

Alabama

Several States Call for Renewed Cannabis Legalization Efforts, New Jersey Makes Changes to Adult-Use Bill: Week in Review

Lawmakers in Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Virginia and Connecticut have renewed efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis, while an Alabama senator announced plans to reintroduce a medical cannabis legalization bill.

January 9, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Governor Says Cannabis Legalization Is a Priority for New Legislative Session

Gov. Ned Lamont renewed his push for adult-use legalization during his State of the State address Jan. 6.

January 7, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Virginia Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Del. Steve Heretick has proposed legislation related to decriminalization and legalization in the past, and Gov. Ralph Northam has announced his support of the issue.

January 7, 2021

New York

New York Governor Again Calls for Cannabis Legalization

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce his proposal Jan. 6 as part of his upcoming State of the State agenda.

January 6, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Lawmaker to Reintroduce Cannabis Legalization Bill

House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler will sponsor an adult-use legalization bill again this year, although the issue still faces opposition in the Senate.

January 6, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Missouri Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization on 2022 Ballot

Missourians for a New Approach has also announced plans for a 2022 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis.

January 4, 2021

International

Irish Political Party Announces Plans to Introduce Cannabis Legislation

Gino Kenny of Solidarity – People Before Profit said the party will introduce a bill to legalize cannabis in 2021.

December 22, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

7 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2021

2020 was a big year for the cannabis industry, as four states legalized adult-use in the general election. Here, we look ahead to the states most likely to legalize in 2021.

December 16, 2020

Nebraska

Nebraska Lawmaker Plans Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Sen. Anna Wishart is working on language to legalize adult-use cannabis that will be added to a medical cannabis legalization initiative that is planned for the state’s 2022 ballot.

December 8, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. House Passes MORE Act

The bill, H.R. 3884, removes cannabis from the U.S. Controlled Substances Act.

December 4, 2020

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

If and When

If and when the question of federal legalization comes before lawmakers, will they follow the lead of their voters?

December 4, 2020