Thursday, April 23, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

NY Pretends It Wants Diversity In Cannabis

The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) seems to agree on a more inclusive market, but the actions taken by the state and by the NYMCIA spell a different story altogether.

New Jersey Lawmakers Fail To Pass Marijuana Bill In Devastating Setback

New Jersey lawmakers have failed to make recreational marijuana a reality in the state, as a pivotal vote on legislation was called off Monday.

CBD Regulations Could Take Years, Warns Outgoing FDA Chief

The only tried and true way to solve the problem promptly is for Congress to intervene. Then there would be no question on the matter of CBD’s legality.

The Majority Of Republicans Favor Marijuana Legalization

A new poll released this week finds that the majority of Republicans is now pledging unwavering support for the herb.

Denver’s Youth Drug Education Is Turning Teens Away From Marijuana Use

Of the students that have heard of High Costs, which teaches about the consequences of adolescent marijuana use, 75 percent say it has discouraged them from using cannabis.

New Jersey Makes Huge Stride In Legalizing Marijuana

If legislators miss the March 25 deadline or fall short in the votes, the next time New Jersey would discuss legalizing recreational cannabis wouldn’t be until after the November election.

Beto O’Rourke Was An Early Supporter Of Marijuana Reform

O’Rourke’s earlier support for pot reform goes back as far as 2009 when he called for “an honest, open national debate on ending the prohibition of narcotics” as a member of the El Paso City Council.

Scarce Retail Weed Shops Mean Most Canadians Still Use Black Market Pot

Canada has fallen short in eradicating black markets through marijuana legalization. Here's what the country is losing as a result and how Canada could improve the shortcoming.

John Boehner’s Becoming An Unlikely Spokesperson For Marijuana Industry

As he proved with a keynote speech beside Acreage CEO Kevin Murphy at the South by Southwest Conference last week, John Boehner is here to stay in the cannabis conversation.

Alaska First State To Legalize Social Marijuana Use

Earlier this week Lieutenant Governor Kevin Myers put his signature on a bill that will allow licensed dispensaries to open up social consumption sites for those 21 and older.

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