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Legislation and Regulation

Ballot Initiatives Won and Lost: Week in Review

August kicked off with Wyoming’s secretary of state approving two cannabis-related measures for the 2022 ballot, while efforts to get policy reform in front of voters in Ohio and Idaho could be in peril.

August 7, 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

Mississippi Lawmakers Keep Medical Cannabis Hopes Alive

A draft bill’s release is planned for next week, after the state’s Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved measure in May.

July 27, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

The legislation, introduced by Reps. Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch, also includes provisions that would seal the records of those convicted of past low-level, cannabis-related crimes.

July 16, 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

Legislation and Regulation

Group of Senators Say Cannabis Businesses Should Be Allowed to Access SBA Loans

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen led nine of her colleagues to send a letter to a Senate Appropriations subcommittee.

July 13, 2021

South Carolina

Former South Carolina Congressman Vows to Legalize Cannabis in His Run For Governor

Democrat Joe Cunningham is running to unseat Republican Gov. Henry McMaster.

July 13, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Pending Legislation in Tennessee Would Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization on State’s 2022 Ballot

Rep. Bruce Griffey introduced H.B. 1634 on July 7.

July 12, 2021

Interviews & Opinion

California Stakeholders Weigh in on Legislature’s $100-Million Cannabis Plan

The grant funding aims to help cities and counties assist cannabis businesses in securing more permanent licensing.

July 12, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Talks About Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Heat Up in Pennsylvania; Introduction Does Not

A House lawmaker tandem pledges to file a legalization measure, while a Senate tandem has yet to formally introduce a proposal from February.

June 24, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Senate Waits a Decade, Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Bill in 15 Minutes

The legislation competes with a House measure as well as Gov. Dan McKee’s proposal.

June 23, 2021

Florida

Florida’s High Court Says No to Cannabis Ballot Proposal, Again

The state’s Supreme Court ruled language in the measure was misleading.

June 22, 2021