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Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Gov. Northam Signs Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

The governor’s signature came after the legislature approved amendments to expedite possession and home grow measures to July 1.

April 22, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Act Cruises to Passage in House

Cannabis-related banking reform, which aims to provide safe harbor for financial institutions, draws bipartisan support in the lower chamber.

April 20, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Steers Through Three House Committees in One Week

Sponsored by Rep. Winkler, House File 600 has now cleared seven committees in the lower chamber.

April 19, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Ahead of 4/20, Business and Politicians Take Stock of Cannabis Industry Impact: Week in Review

This week, the LA Times takes a look at how the city is influencing cannabis, “from pot-infused pizza and the boom in minor cannabinoids to bettering your buzz through DNA analysis."

April 17, 2021

New Mexico

UPDATE: New Mexico Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

Gov. Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law April 12, after House and Senate members worked overtime to amend the bill during a special session.

April 12, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Connecticut Judiciary Committee Amends, Approves Gov. Lamont’s Adult-Use Proposal

The committee’s vote was partisan, without a single Republican supporting the measure.

April 8, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico Legislature Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

The House and Senate members worked into the evening hours Wednesday to amend the bill during a special session called by Gov. Lujan Grisham.

March 31, 2021

New York

New York Senate Committee on Finance Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

Committee members unite in applauding Sen. Krueger’s sponsorship efforts, but some remain mixed on support.

March 30, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces Special Session to Take Up Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

If lawmakers pass the bill, New Mexico could have an adult-use cannabis program in operation as early as April 1, 2022.

March 29, 2021

Delaware

Delaware House Committee Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

While Democrat lawmakers back the legislation, Democrat Gov. John Carney expresses legalization concerns.

March 26, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Senate Follows Suit in Reintroducing SAFE Banking Act

Sens. Merkley and Daines lead bipartisan legislation to ensure state-legal cannabis businesses receive access to financial services.

March 24, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico Adult-Use Bill Stalls in Senate; Gov. Lujan Grisham to Call Special Session

Cannabis legalization remains unfinished, but governor applauds legislative efforts and supports getting the job done right.

March 22, 2021