Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Sen. Chuck Schumer: It’s Time To End Marijuana Prohibition

In a shocking announcement of global and historic significance,  Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the Senate minority leader, said he will introduce a bill to decriminalize cannabis nationwide.

Here’s What Happened When New Orleans Decriminalized Marijuana

One year ago, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to decriminalize marijuana possession. The results of the change in law have been staggering.

Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With This Important Social Change

This, of course, is not the first study to make the connection between marijuana legal reform and social change, but the findings are staggering.

Tracking Marijuana Consumption By Testing Sewage?

A federal agency has come up with an innovative way to monitor consumption: Sewage.

How Much Do Millennials Love Marijuana

It's no secret that younger Americans are more accepting of cannabis than the older generations, but recent poll results show just how much.

Medical Marijuana’s ‘Catch 22’: Why Our Laws Defy Logic

Researchers point out they are still exploring the basics when it comes to marijuana’s effects on older adults or the terminally ill.

The Fresh Toast Marijuana Legislative Roundup: April 16

Progress on marijuana law reform was made last week in three states: Maine, Colorado and New Jersey. Find out more in our weekly marijuana legislative roundup.

Smoking Marijuana In Albuquerque Just Got A Lot Easier

Police Chief Mike Geier said, "This new legislation allows officers to focus on violent crime, property crime and drunk driving."

County Sues State Of Oregon To Kill Marijuana Law

For the past several months, we have been following Josephine County’s efforts to regulate away its cannabis industry, specifically in rural residential zones.

The Seattle Times Endorses Cannabis As Tool In Opioid Fight

In another case of common sense, The Seattle Times endorses cannabis as a tool in opioid fight.

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