Thursday, February 12, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Marijuana Legislation

Weed Legalization Bill On Massachusetts Governor’s Desk Needs Reworking — Here’s Why

Benzinga Staff Writer -
The state's House and Senate both passed cannabis compromise legislation poised to create a more equitable environment in the legal marijuana industry.
Marijuana Legislation

Why Arkansas Governor Opposes Legalizing Weed

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Here is why Arkansas Governor Opposes Legalizing Weed. Alcohol does't have these problems!
Marijuana Legislation

Arkansas Cannabis Legalization Ballot Struck Down Despite Securing More Than Enough Signatures — Here’s Why

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Responsible Growth Arkansas' attorney Steve Lancaster plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Marijuana Legislation

Sen. Cory Booker Says He’s Optimistic About Federal Marijuana Decriminalization After Signaling Possible Compromise

Benzinga Staff Writer -
In addition to expressing his optimism about reform, the senator stressed the importance of pushing for cannabis legalization on the federal level. 
Marijuana Legislation

State Lawmakers Call For Federal Marijuana Legalization And Banking Reform

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Most of the discussion leading up to the vote focused on the need for federal banking reform. However, there was no debate on the language of legalization.
Marijuana Legislation

Sen. Cory Booker Open To Passing Marijuana Banking First, With This Condition

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is “open to compromises” when it comes to federal cannabis reform.
Marijuana Legislation

New Bipartisan Congressional Bill Seeks To Expunge Federal Marijuana Records

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Cannabis reform advocates shared their support for the legislation.
Cannabusiness

New York Cannabis Sales Should Start Soon — Here’s What You Should Know

Maria Loreto -
New York state businesses will soon start selling legal recreational marijuana. Here's what you should know about how it works.
Marijuana Legislation

Wisconsin: GOP Governor Candidates Oppose Marijuana Legalization Despite Voter Wishes

Benzinga Staff Writer -
Despite a recent poll showing overwhelming support for legal weed among voters, top-tier GOP candidates for governor are against cannabis legalization.
Marijuana Legislation

Schumer Touts ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ That Cannabis Legalization Doesn’t Increase Crime

Benzinga Staff Writer -
The comments came on the heels of his introducing long-awaited US Senate legislation that would decriminalize and deschedule cannabis on the federal level.
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