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Marijuana Legislation

Merrick Garland Offers Conservative Argument For Federal Decriminalization Of Marijuana 

If Republicans hope to win majorities in the House and/or Senate, they need to realize that the majority of American voters are overwhelmingly in favor of legalization.  

Congressional Democrats Must Legalize Marijuana Nationwide Before Midterms, Or Else

The COVID-relief bill was a big win for the Democrats, and now they’re gearing up for the next one: federal marijuana legalization.

Now That Congress Passed COVID Relief, Is National Marijuana Reform Next?

At the beginning of the year, Schumer, along with two other Senators, vowed to make federal marijuana legalization a priority in the new session.

Will Cuomo’s Troubles Impact NY Cannabis Legalization?

If he stays in office or leaves, an important question for those in the cannabis industry is: what will happen to the latest effort to legalize weed in New York?

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...

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