Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Marijuana Legislation

Vermont Is This Close To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Sales

Brendan Bures -
A new measure would prioritize minorities, women, and those disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs for a marijuana business license.
News

10% Of All South Dakota Arrests Are Cannabis Related

Brendan Bures -
Cannabis law enforcement in South Dakota disproportionately targeted Blacks and Native Americans, and cannabis arrests have risen over the past decade. 
Politics

GOP Voters Support Weed Decriminalization More Than Democratic Lawmakers

Brendan Bures -
Moderate Democrats feared the MORE Act could hurt their chances at the ballots, but a bipartisan majority supports passage of the bill.
Politics

Harris Promises No Cannabis Reform Half-Steps, Then Half-Steps

Brendan Bures -
The Biden-Harris Administration promised marijuana decriminalization and expungement, which advocates arguedoesn't go far enough.
Cannabis

Vermont Takes A Step Closer To Legalization

Green Market Report -
Vermont had previously legalized recreational marijuana, but not cannabis sales. The new bill would prioritize small and minority-owned businesses for licenses.
Marijuana Legislation

House Democrats Postpone Marijuana Legalization Bill Until After The Election

Brendan Bures -
Moderate Democrats had urged Democrat leadership to hold any marijuana bill, concerned with how any votes could affect their re-election.
News

Is Enduring Justice For Medical Marijuana Coming Soon?

David Hodes -
The cannabis industry has never been a favored industry by U.S. Attorney General William Barr.
News

Marijuana Lawsuits Cost Missouri $1.3 Million With No Medical Sales Yet

Brendan Bures -
The money was supposed to fund veteran programs but instead Missouri is burning through cash to defend itself in court.
Marijuana Legislation

Could Legal Marijuana Fund Medicaid Programs? This Gov. Thinks So

Brendan Bures -
New Mexico Gov. sees legalization as funding stopgap for government programs like Medicaid, and will campaign for it.
Politics

Colorado Gov.’s Cannabis Go-Around Could Come-Around Big Time

David Hodes -
As he prepares his senate run to unseat Republican incumbent Cory Gardner, it’s a good time to revisit former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s stance on cannabis.
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