Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Marijuana Legislation

Ohio Lawmaker Blames Recreational Marijuana For Mass Shootings

Following mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, Ohio Rep. Candice Keller blamed 'the acceptance of recreational marijuana.'

Will Florida Be The Next State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

A cannabis advocacy group is poised to get the question of legal weed put on the ballot in the 2020 election.

Texas Police Defying Governor Over Marijuana

Texas lawmakers created a sticky mess by legalizing hemp,. Prosecutors and law enforcement won't pursue low-level marijuana cases.

What We Learned About Marijuana Reform From The Presidential Debates

Marijuana reform inspired two serious clashes at the latest presidential debates, with Booker taking on Biden, and Gabbard going after Harris.

Why Is the DEA Slow To Approve Marijuana Suppliers For Research?

The DEA announced plans to grant licenses to additional growers for marijuana research. In three years, no license has been approved. Dr. Sue Sisley, in response, is suing.

The Surprising Effect Marijuana Legalization Has On Police Traffic Searches

Roadside searches dropped by 70 percent in one local Vermont police department. But legalizing marijuana can also focus police's attention to more serious crimes.

Young Americans Turn To Marijuana Over Tobacco

The new data reveals a changing perspective on smoking tobacco, a number that has dropped from 45% in the 1950s to 15% in 2019.

The Future Of Cannabis In The UK

Unfortunately for British tokers hoping a change in government meant a change in marijuana policy, that will unlikely be the case.  

CBD Regulations Might Come Sooner Than Expected From FDA

Has pushing from Sen. Ron Wyden pushed the FDA to finally enforce strict guidelines around hemp-derived CBD products?

Can This Company Fix California’s Black Market Problem?

Marijuana legalization does not automatically equate the erasure of a decades-long underground operations, but the 'Costco of Cannabis' hopes to persuade black market consumers.

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