Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

These 4 Red States Could Legalize Weed In 2021

Some states that were previously not leaning towards marijuana legalization have greater chances of success this year.

Virginia Legalizes Adult Use, But Delays Until 2024

Despite support for the legislation, it looked to be a nail-biter to the end.

Arizona Cities Ban Recreational Marijuana Establishments

Not only are recreational-only dispensaries banned in some Arizona cities, but so are marijuana testing facilities.

New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Legalization, Sales Expected This Summer

On Monday, New Jersey’s Democratic Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that legalizes adult-use marijuana possession.

Regulatory Update: Congress Asks Biden To Pardon Cannabis Offenses And More

37 members of Congress have issued a letter to President Joe Biden, asking for a blanket pardon to those with federal nonviolent cannabis-related offenses.

Cannabis Regulatory Update: Hawaii Legalization, NJ Still In Question, South Dakota AG Won’t Defend Adult-Use

South Dakota AG aborts defense of adult-use cannabis initiative, Hawaii Senate votes for legalization, and New Jersey is still struggling to figure out the details of its cannabis ballot measure. by Nina Zdinjak Hawaii Senate Says Yes To Cannabis Legalization Hawaii Senate Committee...

Mitch McConnell Wants To Oust Pro-Marijuana Senators

Democrats need to hurry in their pursuit to legalize marijuana nationwide.

How Cannabis Friendly Is Biden’s New Administration? Part 2: Xavier Becerra’s DOH 

Xavier Becerra was the AG for the state of California before being selected by Biden to run DHHS. Where does he stand on marijuana reform?

What You Need to Know About Virginia’s Adult-Use Bill

The state's medical program is expected to be valued at $50 million in sales by 2024, and the adult-use market is poised to grow even bigger. 

South Dakota’s Amendment Legalizing Recreational Weed Ruled Unconstitutional

Instead of implementing the new law and setting up regulations for the burgeoning industry, a state judge says the measure is unconstitutional.

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