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Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law
The legislation reduces the penalty for the possession of up to 14 grams of cannabis with no possibility of jail time.
June 17, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
UPDATE: Gov. Ned Lamont Signs Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation
Connecticut is the 19th state to end prohibition after the Legislature met in special session to approve the measure last week.
June 17, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
Connecticut Governor Vows to Veto Senate’s Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
Language on social equity added through a special session amendment received opposition from Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont.
June 16, 2021
Democratic Sen. Gary Winfield provides context to an amendment included in the adult-use cannabis bill passed by the Connecticut Senate in a special session June 15.
Legislation and Regulation
Mississippi Supreme Court Overturns Voter-Approved Ballot Initiative for Medical Cannabis
Six of nine justices ruled that the initiative is void because the state never updated its initiative process after the 2000 Census.
May 17, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
UPDATE: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Medical Cannabis Bill
The legislation, which was filibustered in the House earlier this month, is now law.
May 17, 2021
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical cannabis legislation Monday afternoon.
Legislation and Regulation
Minnesota House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
After clearing 12 committees, the legislation collided with an extended period of floor amendments and discussion.
May 14, 2021
Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler addresses an amendment proposal from Rep. Nolan West during discussion of House File 600, an adult-use cannabis bill, Thursday night on the chamber floor.
Legislation and Regulation
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Federal Reform Legislation
U.S. House Reps. Dave Joyce and Don Young put forward a bill that would limit the application of federal laws to the distribution and consumption of cannabis.
May 13, 2021
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Alabama
Alabama Legislature Passes Medical Cannabis Bill
The legislation, which was filibustered in the House earlier this week, now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk.
May 7, 2021
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Alabama
Medical Cannabis Bill Filibustered on Alabama House Floor
The stalled legislation is expected to return to the lower chamber on Thursday.
May 5, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
Illinois to Unveil Plan For 110 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses
The proposal includes reserving 35 social equity licenses.
May 4, 2021
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Legislation and Regulation
Arguments on Amendment A Unfold in Front of South Dakota Supreme Court
The voter-approved measure in favor of adult-use cannabis legalization was previously ruled unconstitutional by Circuit Judge Christina Klinger.
April 28, 2021
South Dakota Supreme Court Justices Patricia J. DeVaney, from left, Janine M. Kern, Steven R. Jensen, Mark E. Salter and Scott P. Myren hear arguments about the constitutionality of voter-approved Amendment A, which would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state.
South Dakota
South Dakota Supreme Court Hears Amendment A
The adult-use cannabis measure passed with 54% of voters casting their support in November.
April 28, 2021
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