Sunday, October 11, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Green Market Report: 2018 Farm Bill To Legalize CBD, Give Hemp Farmers Crop Insurance

It is expected to pass with language legalizing hemp farming. And it seems a compromise has been reached between the politicians on issues that had been stalling the legislation.

Why William Barr, Trump’s AG Pick, Won’t Be A Friend To Marijuana

Barr remains a big supporter of policies that go against the grain of where the country is headed concerning drug-related issues, particularly in relation to marijuana legalization.

Marijuana Advocates Sue Utah Over Compromised Cannabis Bill

A couple of cannabis advocacy group are suing Governor Gary Herbert and officials with the Health Department for dealing in corruption.

Less Than 0.01% Of Texas Patients Have Been Prescribed Medical Marijuana

Of the estimated 150,000 people the medicine could help, only 574 patients have been issued prescriptions.

Denver Wants To Erase Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

The initiative of government officials to do this on their own is a great indicator that the tides continue to change in favor of cannabis and against the once prominent stigma that surrounded it.

Oregon Is Seriously Considering Legalizing ‘Magic’ Mushrooms

Should activist collect 117,578 signatures to qualify for the ballot, Oregon voters could decide to decriminalize “magic mushrooms” and allow for their growth with a license.

Could Canada Use Nevada’s Marijuana Shortage Protocol?

Because there are no best practices for dealing with a weed shortage—yet—here's what we can glean from how Nevada dealt with low supply when officials there underestimated the demand.

Utah’s Medical Marijuana Compromise Bill Explained

Utah now has a brand spanking new medical marijuana program, but it has nothing to do with the will of the people.

Marijuana In Mexico: How To Legalize It Effectively, Fairly And Safely

The Mexican Supreme Court recently ruled that the prohibition of marijuana was unconstitutional, but the new government supports legalization, so what's the next step?

New Jersey Politician Would Rather Legalize Prostitution Than Marijuana

In a nod to the benefits of legalizing prostitution, however, Guadagno did point out that prostitution is a victimless crime and would be even safer if regulated.

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