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Legislation and Regulation

SAFE Banking Act Refiled on Heels of $17.5 Billion in U.S. Cannabis Sales in 2020

A bipartisan group of House co-sponsors are set to give cannabis-related banking reform another go as the industry still lacks safe harbor for its financial institutions.

March 18, 2021

Wyoming

Wyoming House Judiciary Committee Skips Medical Cannabis Bill, Goes Straight to Approving Adult-Use Bill Instead

While a state medical program proposal did not gain endorsement, a full-legalization bid cleared the committee by a 6-3 vote.

March 17, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Texas State Representative Files Bill to Grant Local Jurisdictions Authority to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Counties and municipalities could decide for themselves whether or not to adopt ordinances for cannabis programs in the Lone Star State.

March 16, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Explores Pair of Adult-Use Legalization Avenues

Gov. McKee unveils proposal in state budget; Senate bill aims for detailed licensing, taxing system.

March 15, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Senate Considers Modernizing Medical Cannabis Program; House Pushes for Full Legalization

The race is on between legislative bodies, as state lawmakers consider lifting a medical ban on smokable flower at the same time as passing an adult-use bill.

March 12, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Medical Cannabis Legalization in Kentucky Faces an Uphill Battle

The state remains as one of the few in the U.S. without a medical cannabis program.

March 9, 2021

Wisconsin

Cannabis Legalization Discussions Continue to Heat Up in Wisconsin Following Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget Proposal

Democratic minority leaders split on whether cannabis measures would survive a standalone bill.

March 8, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Legislature Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

According to the bill, which now awaits the governor’s signature, cannabis legalization and decriminalization policies will begin in 2024.

March 1, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Pennsylvania State Senators Team Up to Introduce Bipartisan Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation

Sen. Dan Laughlin becomes the first Republican in the Pennsylvania legislature to sponsor cannabis legalization; Sen. Sharif Street is Democrat sponsor.

February 24, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Wisconsin Majority Leadership Slams Governor’s Inclusion of Cannabis Legalization in State Budget

Joint Finance Committee co-chairs want cannabis legislation to stand alone, be debated in the ‘light of day.’

February 22, 2021

California

California State Senator Introduces Bill to Expand Resources for Cannabis Market

Sen. Nancy Skinner designs legislation to help local governments manage the licensing and regulations required by state law.

February 16, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Virginia Is Moving Quickly on the Governor’s Cannabis Legalization Proposal. But What Happens Next?

Both chambers of Virginia’s state legislature have passed bills to legalize cannabis. Experts see a long road ahead in the fight for a fair industry in the Old Dominion.

February 16, 2021