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Legislation and Regulation

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Protect Federal Employees Who Use State-Legal Marijuana

Under current law, federal employees can be fired for using marijuana even if it is legal in the employee’s state of residence.

March 18, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Marijuana Legalization: Committee Hearings Today, Legal Cannabis Vote Could Come March 25

Today's hearings at noon and 2 p.m. in Trenton, N.J., could set up full floor votes.

March 18, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Wide-Ranging Marijuana Bills Offered in Connecticut

Bills in three different committees will be the core of the General Assembly’s wide-reaching legislation on the full legalization of marijuana for recreational use and retail sales.

March 15, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill for Medical Marijuana Regulations Into Law

The bill sets up guidelines for inventory testing and tracking, advertising, packaging and labeling, among other things.

March 15, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Cannabis Vote Expected This Month, U.S. Border Patrol Sued Over Cannabis Policy: Week in Review

A law firm has filed a civil complaint to obtain records concerning CBP’s policy of denying foreign citizens entry to the U.S. due to any involvement with the cannabis industry.

March 15, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Florida Passes Bill to Repeal Smokable Medical Marijuana Ban

The legislature has met Gov. Ron DeSantis' deadline for a bill repealing the state's ban on smokable medical marijuana.

March 14, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Medical Marijuana Bill Widening Options for Military Veterans Revived with Bipartisan Support

H.R. 1647 would “authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs.”

March 13, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Oklahoma Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill to Governor

The Oklahoma Senate voted 43-5 on Monday for the measure known as the "unity bill," which now heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt.

March 13, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Minnesota Senate Committee Torpedoes Legal Marijuana Bill

A House committee last week backed a bill that would set up a task force to explore legalization.

March 12, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Unity Bill for Medical Marijuana Regulations Expected to Clear Oklahoma Senate This Week

House Bill 2612 likely will be heard this week by the Oklahoma Senate.

March 12, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont Lawmakers Consider Allowing Commercial Cannabis Sales

The state last year legalized marijuana possession and home cultivation, but advocates say taxed and regulated sales are necessary for consumer safety.

March 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Florida Senate Passes Smokable Medical Marijuana Bill

Lawmakers passed SB 182 by a 34-4 vote to remove the smoking ban.

March 8, 2019