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Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Senate Considers Modernizing Medical Cannabis Program; House Pushes for Full Legalization

The race is on between legislative bodies, as state lawmakers consider lifting a medical ban on smokable flower at the same time as passing an adult-use bill.

March 12, 2021

Wisconsin

Cannabis Legalization Discussions Continue to Heat Up in Wisconsin Following Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget Proposal

Democratic minority leaders split on whether cannabis measures would survive a standalone bill.

March 8, 2021

North Dakota

North Dakota House Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

State representatives pass three joint bills to tax, legalize and decriminalize adult-use cannabis.

March 1, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Legislature Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

According to the bill, which now awaits the governor’s signature, cannabis legalization and decriminalization policies will begin in 2024.

March 1, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Pennsylvania State Senators Team Up to Introduce Bipartisan Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

Sen. Dan Laughlin becomes the first Republican in the Pennsylvania legislature to sponsor cannabis legalization; Sen. Sharif Street is Democrat sponsor.

February 24, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Majority Leadership Slams Governor’s Inclusion of Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Joint Finance Committee co-chairs want cannabis legislation to stand alone, be debated in the ‘light of day.’

February 22, 2021

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendments to Legislation Establishing Comprehensive Adult-Use Cannabis Program in New York

The 30-Day amendments detail how $100 million in social equity funding will be allocated, enable the use of delivery services and refine criminal charges related to improper sales to reduce impact on communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.

February 17, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Aims to Postpone Implementation of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Measure

Gov. Kristi Noem says eight months is not enough time to successfully enact the measure to ensure it best benefits the people of South Dakota; an additional year is needed.

February 12, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Governor Unveils Adult-Use Legalization Proposal in Budget Request

Gov. Ned Lamont lays out framework for cannabis cultivation, manufacture and sale to begin next year.

February 11, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Governor to Propose Adult-Use, Medical Legalization in State Budget

Gov. Tony Evers will propose taxing adult-use cannabis but faces the challenge of a Republican legislature.

February 8, 2021

New York

In New York, Legislators Debate the Shape of a Future Adult-Use Marketplace

With all the buzz surrounding the impending legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in New York, economic impact remains an open question.

January 25, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

Virginia Medical Cannabis Coalition Hopes State Builds on Existing Medical Program to Launch Adult-Use Market: Legalization Watch

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to introduce a legalization bill in January, following the release of a study on the potential impacts of legalization in the state.

November 30, 2020