Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Add Billions In Revenue And Reduce Prison Costs, Congressional Budget Office Says
A bill set to go before the U.S. House of Representatives this week to federally legalize and tax marijuana would add billions in revenues and reduce prison costs over the next decade, according to a report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Wednesday. Overall, the office said thatContinue Reading
New Jersey Marijuana Sales Delay Isn’t Unusual Among Legalized States, Analysis Shows
“I think this commission is doing remarkably well despite the setback last week, which I think a lot of people are frustrated by.” By Nikita Biryukov, New Jersey Monitor The delayed start to recreational marijuana sales has spurred calls for inquiries from one of the state’s most powerful lawmakers, but the nearlyContinue Reading
South Carolina House Lawmakers Approve Senate-Passed Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill In Subcommittee
South Carolina lawmakers on Thursday approved a Senate-passed bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. A subcommittee of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee advanced the measure, sponsored by Sen. Tom Davis (R), in a unanimous vote after adopting a couple of amendments. Now it willContinue Reading
Illinois Senate Committee Abruptly Halts Debate On Bill To Protect Workers Who Test Positive For Cannabis
An Illinois Senate committee began debate this week on a bill that would protect workers from being fired for using cannabis on their free time. With some exceptions, the measure would prohibit employers from firing workers or discriminating against job applicants merely for testing positive for marijuana use. The House of Representatives already passedContinue Reading
Federal cannabis bill amendments cleared for floor votes (Newsletter: March 31, 2022)
GOP Cannabis Caucus chair whips against MORE; PA marijuana banking bill approved; MD legalization plan advances; LA cannabis penalties for kids Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() {Continue Reading
Spannabis Conference Sparks Up Again
After two long years, Europe’s premier cannabis conference, Spannabis, finally reconvened near the shores of the Mediterranean Sea on March 11. The three-day fair, now in its 18th iteration, followed a two-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, 2020’s edition was set to begin with many of its globalContinue Reading
Maryland Senators Delay Vote On Marijuana Legalization Ballot Bill In Committee After Passing Complementary Measure
Maryland senators on Wednesday took up a House-passed bill to put marijuana legalization on the state’s November ballot—but the committee couldn’t reach a consensus and decided to delay a vote so members can sort out their concerns. The inaction in the Senate Finance Committee comes a day after members amended andContinue Reading
Pro-Legalization GOP Congressman’s Office Explains Opposition To Marijuana Bill And Offers Resources To Colleagues
As the House prepares to vote on a bill to federally legalize marijuana this week, the office of a key Republican congressman who supports ending federal prohibition circulated a letter to fellow GOP members on Wednesday offering guidance on the current “cannabis policy landscape” while explaining why he intends toContinue Reading
Pennsylvania Senators Approve Marijuana Banking Protection Bill As Congressional Reform Stalls
As federal marijuana banking reform continues to stall in Congress, a Pennsylvania Senate committee on Wednesday approved a bipartisan bill to safeguard banks and insurers against being penalized by state regulators for working with state-legal medical marijuana businesses. The Senate Banking & Insurance Committee unanimously approved the legislation, which isContinue Reading
Key House Committee Formally Clears Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill For Floor Vote This Week
A key House committee on Wednesday formally advanced a bill to federally legalize marijuana to the floor, making in order a number of amendments and blocking others as part of a final rule. A full chamber vote is expected on Friday. The House Rules Committee took up the Marijuana Opportunity,Continue Reading