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Marijuana Legislation

How Much Cannabis Can You Legally Possess In Oregon? New Rules Taking Effect In 2022

As of Jan. 1, Oregonians can legally purchase up to two ounces of cannabis flower from licensed retailers.

Mississippi Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Despite Gov.’s Opposition To Allowable Amounts

The bill would allow patients with about two dozen specific medical conditions to qualify for medical marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation.

Texas Gov. Says Nobody Should Be Jailed For Weed Possession, Though Confuses Current Law

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said on Monday that he doesn’t believe people should be incarcerated over low-level marijuana possession

More Red States Are Going Wild For Weed

This year, states including Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, and Maryland will all consider ballot measures on legalization

Kansas Democrats Unveil Plan To Put Marijuana Legalization On 2022 Ballot

Kansas Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they will be introducing proposals to let voters decide on legalizing medical and adult-use marijuana in the state.

New Hampshire House Votes To Legalize Marijuana Possession And Cultivation

"Outside of the 1950s B horror movies, it has never been the job of the government to protect you from a plant," Rep. Max Abramson (R) said ahead of Thursday’s vote. By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez On Thursday, the GOP-controlled New Hampshire...

Montana Residents Bought More Than $1.5M In Cannabis On Opening Weekend Of Sales

With a statewide 20% sales tax on recreational cannabis, that opening weekend amounts to $313,396 in tax revenue for the state.

London Mayor Plans To Decriminalize Cannabis Among Teens & Young Adults

Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he plans to stop prosecuting adolescents and young adults caught with marijuana.

Beto O’Rourke’s Support For Legal Weed Gives Advocates Hope For Policy Change In Texas

O’Rourke received some of the loudest cheers when he promised to legalize weed in Texas, something he said “most of us, regardless of party, actually agree on."

Is Cannabis Legalization On The Horizon In Maryland? Top Lawmaker Unveils Marijuana Referendum Bill

The move came months after forming a 10-member Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup.

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