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Legislation and Regulation
South Carolina House Closes Door on Medical Cannabis Legalization
As lawmakers questioned the constitutionality of proposed legislation, an appeal to keep the bill alive was voted down by the lower chamber.
May 5, 2022
South Carolina House Rep. John McCravy challenges a Senate-approved medical cannabis bill's constitutionality April 4.
Missouri
Lawmaker Behind Missouri’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Says Legislation Is ‘Held Up’ in House
Rep. Ron Hicks says House Majority Leader Dean Plocher will not allow the bill to advance without further discussion on business licensing caps.
May 3, 2022
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New Jersey
New Mexico and New Jersey Reaping Benefits of Historic Month for Cannabis
Both states launched in April, realizing months of pent-up demand and the 4/20 holiday.
May 3, 2022
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Legislation and Regulation
Ohio Cannabis Advocates File Lawsuit Against Lawmakers For Attempt to Block 2022 Initiative
State legislators are arguing that the group’s petition needed to be approved, not just submitted, ahead of a signature deadline.
May 2, 2022
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
Missouri
Missouri Group Nears Signature Requirement to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on 2022 Ballot
Legal Missouri 2022 announced this week that it has gathered 200,000 signatures supporting its constitutional amendment.
April 22, 2022
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Legislation and Regulation
Kentucky Governor Takes Issue With Senate Inaction on Medical Cannabis
Gov. Andy Beshear is considering taking executive action on policy reform, but Kentucky’s Senate president said the public “should be concerned.”
April 22, 2022
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear outlines his four-step plan on medical cannabis policy reform during his weekly news conference April 21.
Legislation and Regulation
Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Citizen Cannabis Bill That Competes With Their Own Adult-Use Bill
State Reps. Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch filed an initiated statute sponsored by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.
April 20, 2022
Reps. Casey Weinstein (left) and Terrence Upchurch filed bill language April 20 to formally introduce the initiated statute sponsored by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.
Adult-Use Legalization Bill
Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Cleared for Full Missouri House
The chamber has less than a month to take up the legislation after House Rules Committee members voted to advanced it.
April 20, 2022
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Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization
Trio of U.S. Representatives Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization
The PREPARE Act, introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce, Hakeem Jeffries and Brian Mast, aims to prime the federal government for an end to prohibition.
April 14, 2022
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker to Host 4/20 Hearing on 2023 Medical Cannabis Legalization
Democratic Lawmaker who backs full legalization called the post-adjournment hearing a “cynical political ploy.”
April 12, 2022
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Legislation and Regulation
Digesting the MORE Act Vote
Democrats and Republicans alike support federal cannabis reform but disagree on the path to get there.
April 4, 2022
U.S. Republican Reps. Nancy Mace, S.C., and Dave Joyce, Ohio, support cannabis reform but opposed the MORE Act in last week's floor vote.
Maryland
Maryland Voters Will Have Say in Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
The state’s House and Senate lawmakers voted with veto-proof majorities to send companion legislation to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk.
April 4, 2022
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