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Legislation and Regulation

Oklahoma House Unveils Plan to Combat Illicit Cannabis

Republican members of the chamber’s working group on medical cannabis outlined a 12-point plan.

March 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Top US Basketball Player Detained in Russia for Cannabis

Brittney Griner, a seven-time WNBA all-star, was stopped at an airport outside Moscow and accused of carrying cannabis products in her luggage.

March 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Israel On Tap to Beat US to Decriminalize Cannabis

President Isaac Herzog and Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar issued a special call March 6 to decriminalize personal use and expunge criminal records.

March 7, 2022

South Dakota

South Dakota Adult-Use Bill Hits End of the Road, Again

After the bill was revived in a House “smoke out” earlier in the week, lawmakers ultimately defeated it. A 2022 ballot question could be next.

March 4, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Maryland Bill Would Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis by July 1

The legislation was one of two adult-use proposals state lawmakers considered during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

March 4, 2022

Finance

Biden Anti-Cannabis Stock Policy Revealed in New Uncovering

Under expanded employee conduct guidelines, the White House discourages those seeking security clearances from investing in cannabis companies.

March 3, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Green Bay Relaxes Cannabis Laws; Wisconsin Legalization Support Soars

A recent poll shows a high of 61% of Wisconsinites support cannabis legalization as the state’s third-largest city reduces possession fines.

March 3, 2022

Adding New Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis

Ohio Bill Would Add Autism as Qualifying Medical Cannabis Condition

The legislation intends to expand upon the 25 qualifying conditions already in place.

March 2, 2022

South Dakota

South Dakota House Revives Adult-Use Bill in ‘Smoke Out’

The legislation, which already passed the Senate, now needs a House majority vote to advance for full consideration in the chamber.

March 1, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Pennsylvania Senate Committee Weighs Cannabis Mistakes, Successes Elsewhere

Lawmakers looked outside their state’s borders while considering the best path toward implementing an adult-use program during a recent hearing.

March 1, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Adult-Use Bill Defeated; Ballot Measure’s Weight Amplifies

A House committee voted down the Senate-approved legislation, meaning a citizen-led initiative is the most likely route to legalization in 2022.

February 28, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Bill to Ignite Adult-Use Sales Stalls in House

The legislation, which aimed to launch the state’s forthcoming retail industry this September, passed in the Senate before getting blocked.

February 28, 2022