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New York

New York Governor Amends Cannabis Legalization Plan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has revised his proposal to include new efforts related to regulation, taxation and encouraging illicit cannabis suppliers to join a legalize system.

January 27, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Lawmaker Introduces Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

Sen. Raumesh Akbari has filed legislation that would allow retail sales and levy a 12% tax to support education and infrastructure.

January 27, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Act’s House Co-Sponsors Urge Senate to Take Action, Adult-Use Legalization Efforts Underway in New York, New Mexico and New Hampshire: Week in Review

Legislators submitted a letter to Senate committee chairman Mike Crapo this week to address his concerns about the SAFE Banking Act, and to urge him to approve the bill.

January 25, 2020

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Best of Cannabis Business Times

Board members and contributors share their thoughts and insights into the past and future of the cannabis industry as Cannabis Business Times magazine celebrates five years in print.

January 24, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

The legislative push comes after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called on lawmakers to legalize cannabis this year, but does policy reform have the support it needs in the legislature?

January 23, 2020

New York

New York Governor Includes Adult-Use Cannabis in State Budget Proposal

The move comes after Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged in his State of the State address to legalize cannabis this year.

January 22, 2020

Finance

‘High Times’ Will Open Two Cannabis Dispensaries

Taking its 46-year history in magazine publishing and its 32-year history of running the lauded Cannabis Cup events, High Times is getting into the retail game.

January 21, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Congressional Committee Hearing Discusses Future of Cannabis Regulation, Illinois Adult-Use Sales Reach Nearly $20 Million in 12 Days: Week in Review

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health held a hearing Jan. 15 titled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.”

January 18, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico Governor Adds Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization to 2020 Legislative Agenda

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a renewed push to legalize cannabis this year.

January 16, 2020

Florida

Florida Lawmaker Introduces Cannabis Legalization Bill After Groups Suspend Ballot Initiatives

Sen. Jeff Brandes has filed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis after two committees suspended their efforts to place legalization measures on the 2020 ballot.

January 15, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

New York Governor Renews Push for Cannabis Legalization

Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to legalize adult-use cannabis this year during his 2020 State of the State address Jan. 8.

January 15, 2020

Montana

New Approach Montana Submits 2020 Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiatives for State Review

The secretary of state and attorney general must review the proposed initiatives before signature collecting can begin.

January 14, 2020