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Minnesota

Legal Marijuana Now’s US House Candidate Paula Overby Dies

The 68-year-old was running as a third-party candidate with a platform to oppose drug prohibition in Minnesota.

October 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

The State of European Cannabis Reform: Fall 2022 Update

Cannabis reform is moving across Europe, but regional uniformity will take a long time.

October 5, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

'There Will Be Some Actions Forthcoming:' Kentucky Governor Reaffirms Plans to Legalize Medical Cannabis Through Executive Action

Gov. Andy Beshear will evaluate feedback provided by the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee and the public before potentially legalizing cannabis for medical purposes.

September 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

US House Judiciary Committee Passes Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

Lawmakers have approved a pair of bills, the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act, to help those convicted of cannabis-related crimes seal and expunge their records.

September 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

2022 Cannabis Measure Gets No Dice From Oklahoma Supreme Court

The prolonged 48-day period it took state officials to certify signatures ended up keeping the adult-use legalization proposal off this year’s ballot.

September 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Missouri Democratic Party Does Not Endorse Ballot Measure to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Democrats announced this week that while they support legalization, they have concerns with the wording of Amendment 3.

September 20, 2022

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

Majority of Republican Voters Favor Cannabis Legislation: Poll

The polling signifies Republicans’ support for reform ahead of congressional midterm elections this November.

September 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Poll Shows Slim Majority of Minnesota Voters Support Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Fifty-three percent of the state’s voters believe Minnesota should legalize adult-use cannabis, while 36% oppose legalization.

September 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

California Governor Signs 10 Cannabis-Related Bills Into Law

The approved legislation ranges from interstate agreements to preemptions on local bans, restorative justice and employment protections.

September 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Oklahoma Adult-Use Ballot Measure Receives 4 Challenges in Protest Period

As time is of the essence, legalization campaign advocates are urging the state’s Supreme Court to act swiftly on dismissing the opposing claims.

September 16, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Social Equity Advocates, Business Leaders Call on State Officials to Allow Them to Begin Operations, Address Other Concerns in Market

In response, deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell said in a segment with Chicago PBS station WTTW that state officials are working to issue social equity loans to qualifying business owners. He also said he has heard differing opinions from licensees about selling business equity.

September 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Britain Bars Bermuda From Legalizing Cannabis

Bermuda’s governor, Rena Lalgie, announced this week that the United Kingdom has blocked legislation to legalize the production and use of cannabis in the British Overseas Territory.

September 9, 2022