Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Why Is Legalized Cannabis In California Not Meeting Expectations?

With California being the fifth largest economy in the world, revenue predictions were set proportionately high, but unfortunately, if first quarter numbers are any indication, they’re not going to be met.

Penn. Gov Says Citizens Are Not ‘Ready’ for Recreational Marijuana

Tom Wolf doesn’t think Pennsylvania “is ready for recreational marijuana,” he said to KDKA Radio this week.

Oklahoma Gov. Approves Emergency Marijuana Regulations

Mary Fallin describes the regulations as “very basic" and "the best option in developing a proper regulatory framework."

US Government Avoids Marijuana Legalization Because It’s Earning More Money Under Prohibition

Now that nine states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, with others, like New York, expected to follow suit in the next legislative session, it seems like it would be more of hassle these days for the U.S. government to end its prohibitionary standard.

Canadian Marijuana Investors Are Banned From Entering The US

Canadian cannabis executives and those open about past marijuana usage are being barred from the U.S. for life.

Study: Dispensary Locations Don’t Impact Teen Cannabis Use

Researchers found that out of 117 random schools that fell in districts with different specifications for medical marijuana, not one was impacted in the way of youth cannabis use rates from the past month.

Marijuana Legislative Roundup Week of July 30

Although Congress has adjourned for its August recess, last week saw a number of significant legislative developments in relation to marijuana reform.

Is A Marijuana Breathalyzer Finally A Reality?

With marijuana legalization taking hold in Canada and parts of the United States, it has become more important than ever for law enforcement to have a proper tool to gauge impairment.

US News Report On Cannabis Yet Another Sign Of The Times

The main focuses were the economies in both Colorado, which legalized cannabis in 2012 and Massachusetts, legal since 2016.

This Democratic Congressman Just Called Marijuana A ‘Gateway Drug’

While the remark could have been a gaff on the part of Rep. Elijah Cummings, it could also show that he, and many others who are new to the positive side of the THC table, still holds some lingering prejudice against the plant.

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