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Legislation and Regulation

Sen. Ron Wyden Introduces S. 420, a Bill to Legalize Marijuana

"The federal prohibition of marijuana is wrong, plain and simple," Wyden said.

February 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Will Cannabis Be Legalized Soon in New Jersey? A New Deal Could Come ‘Any Day Now’

What remains unclear is whether a legalization bill would pass a vote.

February 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Marijuana Legalization Advances in New Mexico House

At the center of the debate is a bill that would legalize, tax and regulate the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

February 11, 2019

Finance

California Legislators Introduce Temporary Tax Cut to Cannabis Businesses

After one year of legal cannabis sales, state lawmakers think Assembly Bill 286 will help cannabis businesses grow—and convince consumers to buy pot legally.

February 11, 2019

Industry Headlines

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances William Barr for Attorney General

Barr’s nomination now heads to the full U.S. Senate.

February 8, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

World Health Organization Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Congress Expected to Take Up Banking Bill: Week in Review

In an unreleased letter, WHO is poised to recommend rescheduling cannabis for the purposes of international drug treaties and trade.

February 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Will Minnesota Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis This Year?

Multiple legalization bills have been introduced in the state legislature this session, including a conservative approach that may be able to garner enough votes.

February 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Cory Booker Opens White House Run With Call for End to Marijuana Prohibition

Speaking to the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Booker included his marijuana policy in a pitch for what he called “radical empathy” in the U.S.

February 7, 2019

Compliance

‘A Super Slap in the Face.’ Longtime Florida Advocates Ridicule Out-of-State Cannabis Czar Pick

Holly Bell, a Nashville consultant and banker who worked to help service the hemp and cannabis industry, will be the state’s first director of cannabis

February 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Hampshire Marijuana Bill Sparks Debate

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Renny Cushing, pointed to movement in other states as a reason his bill should pass.

February 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Maryland Lawmakers Introducing Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition in Maryland

SB0771 and HB0656 would regulate and tax cannabis for adults 21 and older; a separate proposed constitutional amendment to create a similar system, HB0632, would require voter approval.

February 6, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Sen. Sara Kyle is sponsoring a bill to legalize adult-use cannabis.

February 6, 2019