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Adult-Use Legalization Bill

GOP Congresswoman Mace Spices Up Federal Cannabis Legalization

The South Carolina Republican introduced the States Reform Act, an alternative path to broad cannabis reform.

November 15, 2021

D.C.

Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman Kick-Start ‘Cannabis in Common’ Campaign

The celebrity duo released a pair of videos urging Americans to voice their support of federal cannabis legalization to their elected representatives.

November 9, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

Any Given Thursday: South Dakota Supreme Court’s Indecision on Adult-Use Cannabis

South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws is racing to hit a Nov. 8 signature gathering deadline for the 2022 ballot as a back-up plan.

November 4, 2021

South Dakota

South Dakota Governor Who Opposed Cannabis Legalization Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Ad on Cannabis Legalization

Gov. Kristi Noem aired the medical cannabis advertisement through a pair of contractual funding amendments worth $322,500.

October 19, 2021

Pennsylvania

Former U.S. Marshal, Pennsylvania State Sen. Mike Regan Pushes Adult-Use Legalization

The Republican chairman of the Law and Justice Committee is seeking co-sponsorship for legislation he plans to introduce in the commonwealth.

October 5, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

New York Governor Appoints Final Cannabis Control Board Members

The move comes weeks after Gov. Hochul nominated the heads of the OCM and CCB.

September 29, 2021

Compliance

Amazon Announces Support of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The draft legislation ‘makes a number of important changes’ the company stands by.

September 21, 2021

New York

New York Governor Nominates Cannabis Regulatory Heads; Senate Confirms

Former Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright and former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Christopher Alexander will steer the state’s adult-use industry.

September 2, 2021

New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Calls Special Session to Make ‘Long Overdue’ Decisions For Cannabis Program

The new governor will nominate Cannabis Control Board appointees when the state Legislature convenes at noon Sept. 1.

August 31, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Buckeye Duo Formally Files Adult-Use Cannabis Bill in Ohio

After announcing their legislation two weeks ago, Reps. Weinstein and Upchurch put their bill on the books for committee assignment.

July 30, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Maryland House Speaker Supports Putting Cannabis Legalization to Public Vote Next Year

The House of Delegates will introduce the legislation to legalize recreational cannabis early next year, putting it on the 2022 general election ballot.

July 19, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

Industry Experts, Stakeholders Offer Their Takes on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

A draft of the federal bill to end cannabis prohibition was introduced by Sens. Chuck Schumer, Ron Wyden and Cory Booker on July 14.

July 15, 2021