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Legislation and Regulation

House Financial Services Committee Will Hear Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week

Banking bill may be first cannabis reform legislation to benefit from a new U.S. House power dynamic.

February 6, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Guam's Governor Supports Recreational Marijuana Bill

Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and Sen. Clynt Ridgell, the bill's author, met Feb. 1 to discuss the Guam Cannabis Industry Act of 2019.

February 4, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont Attorney General Backs Recreational Marijuana Bill

Attorney General TJ Donovan says he wants a tax and regulated system for cannabis.

February 4, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

World Health Organization Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis Under International Drug Treaties

The impending vote could foreshadow future policy reforms in the U.S.

February 4, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Medical Marijuana Banking Fix Clears First Hurdle in West Virginia House

The House Banking and Insurance Committee passed an edited version of House Bill 2538 Jan. 31.

February 1, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Palace Welcomes Passage of Philippines Medical Marijuana Bill

The bill, which aims to legalize the use and research of medical marijuana, was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives Jan. 29.

February 1, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Adult-Use Legalization Proposed in New Mexico, Minnesota, West Virginia and Illinois: Week in Review

This week saw new efforts to legalize cannabis across the country.

February 1, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

2019 State Cannabis Legislation: The Bills to Watch

From New Hampshire to New Mexico, state lawmakers are introducing bills to decriminalize and legalize marijuana.

February 1, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New York Sen. Fred Akshar Asks Constituents About Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

In a short survey, Akshar asks constituents if they support or oppose legalizing recreational marijuana, and then allows them to explain their answer.

January 31, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Legislators Lay Out Plans for Recreational Marijuana Proposal

Under the proposal, marijuana “bars” would be prohibited, and teenagers caught driving under the influence of marijuana would lose their licenses.

January 30, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Florida Senator Has Lots to Say About Medical Marijuana. Gov. DeSantis Seems to Be Listening

Sen. Jeff Brandes filed S182 Jan. 28 to redefine the term “medical use” to include smoking.

January 29, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

The Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Marijuana Legalization Might End Under Bill Barr

Trump’s attorney general nominee, William Barr, confirmed that he won’t continue the crackdown on legal cannabis if he is confirmed by the Senate.

January 28, 2019