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Marijuana Legislation

Citing Pressure From Nearby States, Rhode Island Gov. Proposes Full Marijuana Legalization

Rhode Island stands to generate more than $14 million in gross revenue from legal weed, but high-ranking lawmakers aren't as enthusiastic as the state's governor.

Kentucky GOP Lawmaker Chose Marijuana Over Opiates To Battle Cancer

State Sen. Dan Neum, amidst support for marijuana legalization, told local reporters this week he used medical marijuana instead of opiates after he was diagnosed with colon cancer seven years ago.

Cannabis Bills Filed In Missouri And Texas

The 2019 Legislative session for the state of Texas is about to start, and when it does, 12 bills among the pre-filed selections will focus on marijuana legalization for medical use.

New 420 Bill Would Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol

The bill is designed to eliminate marijuana from the confines of the Controlled Substances Act and allow it to be taxed and regulated like alcohol.

Minorities Accounted For 90% Of New York Marijuana Arrests In 2018

The de Blasio administration addressed the figures in a statement, admitting more need to be done to address criminal justice reform.

Kamala Harris Now Supports Marijuana Legalization And Ending War On Drugs

In her new book 'The Truths We Hold,' Sen. Kamala Harris demonstrates a policy evolution on cannabis amidst rumors of a 2020 presidential bid.

European Union Laying Groundwork For Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Medicinal cannabis is creeping up the EU agenda as legislators prepare to divert cash into research of the drug.

What States Will Legalize Marijuana In 2019?

Which states will be the next to make a move on marijuana legalization as we ready ourselves for a new year? Here's our predictions.

Could Minnesota Legalize Marijuana In 2019?

Incoming Gov. Tim Walz has been paying attention to all the cannabis legalization going down in the U.S. and believes that it’s high time Minnesota joined the ranks.

Likelihood & Ramifications: Canada Wants To Classify CBD As A Health Supplement

Despite cannabis-infused edibles being illegal in Canada, they’re moving towards categorizing CBD as a natural health food product alongside other vitamins.

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