Monday, July 6, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Make Workplaces Safer

According to this new research, states that legalized medical cannabis saw a drop in workplace fatalities among young adult employees.

Immigrants Working In Legal Marijuana Industry Denied Citizenship

Legal experts say it is likely that more immigrants connected to the cannabis industry have encountered this problem, but they do not have the resources for an appeal.

Marijuana Legalization: A Rare Issue Where Women Are More Conservative Than Men

Surveys show that on issue after issue, women are more liberal than men, save for one: Men are more likely than women to support the legalization of marijuana.

What Canopy Growth Buying Acreage Holdings Means For Marijuana Consumers

Earlier this week, Canadian marijuana producer Canopy Growth signed a $3.4 billion deal to take over medical marijuana firm Acreage Holdings as soon as the federal government ends prohibition.

Where In The Country Are You Most Likely To Be Arrested For Marijuana Possession?

Although cannabis is legal for adult use in 10 states plus Washington D.C., marijuana possession is still a crime in the United States.

Did The 2018 Farm Bill Open The Door To Importing Hemp?

We get a ton of questions about whether it’s legal to import hemp into the U.S. It’s a complicated question without a clear answer.

Marijuana Legalization Can Literally Raise Your Home’s Property Value

A recent study from the folks at Clever Real Estate finds that property values in legal pot states are worth $6,000 more than in places where possession of the herb means living in a jail cell.

New York To Stop Testing Would-Be Employees For Marijuana

New York City Council’s Committee on Civil Human Rights approved a measure that would make it illegal for most employers to drug test job applicants for marijuana.

Attorney General William Barr Is More Pro-Marijuana Than You Think

Attorney General William Barr told Congress this week he supports the STATES Act and believes the federal government should just get out of the way if states should continue legalizing cannabis.

Florida & DeSantis Bungling Medical Marijuana Program Again

This week the House pushed a bill that would place a THC cap on smokable marijuana for patients, which led to “fiery exchanges with veterans and patient advocates who accused a legislative leader of relying on faulty research."

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