Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Bill To Increase Marijuana Penalties For Children—But Not Adults
“We don’t think we should be criminalizing youth more harshly than adults.” By Julie O’Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana lawmakers may put incarceration back on the table for possession of modest amounts of marijuana, but only for children and teenagers under age 18. Adults would still be able to avoid prison timeContinue Reading
Congressional Researchers Identify Challenges Caused By Federal Marijuana Prohibition Ahead Of House Legalization Vote
As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on a bill to federally legalize marijuana this week, congressional researchers have released a report detailing the challenges posed by ongoing federal prohibition and the options that lawmakers have available to address them. The House is set to take up theContinue Reading
NJ legislators review “unacceptable” cannabis delay (Newsletter: March 30, 2022)
GA psychedelics bill approved; Tribal marijuana protection push; WA officials want cannabis banking; Anti-legalization PAC launches 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() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || {Continue Reading
How to find New Mexico’s adult-use marijuana stores
April 1 is Rec Day One in New Mexico. Where’s the nearest store? We’ve got all 118 listed here. The post How to find New Mexico’s adult-use marijuana stores appeared first on Leafly. Read More: How to find New Mexico’s adult-use marijuana storesContinue Reading
Washington Officials Step Up Push For Federal Marijuana Banking Reform Following String Of Deadly Robberies
Washington State officials on Tuesday held a virtual roundtable to address the recent spate of deadly robberies targeting marijuana retailers, with regulators reiterating their call for a federal policy change and discussing steps the state can take on its own while Congress fails to act. Lawmakers, advocates and representatives ofContinue Reading
Georgia Lawmakers Approve Bill To Create Psychedelic Study Committee
Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan resolution that calls for the formation of a House study committee to investigate the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and make recommendations for reforms. The legislation, sponsored by House Appropriations Public Safety Subcommittee Chairman Bill Hitchens (R), was taken up by theContinue Reading
Report Finds Cannabis Legalization Does Not Increase Youth Marijuana Use
A recent policy paper from the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation (CPEAR) has determined that cannabis legalization does not increase the use of cannabis by young people. The report from the nonprofit group, which is supported by leading companies in the alcohol and tobacco industries, also outlines strategiesContinue Reading
Top New Jersey Senator Plans Hearings On ‘Totally Unacceptable’ Marijuana Licensing Delays As Governor Urges Patience
New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari (D) says that delays in rolling out the state’s adult-use marijuana market are unacceptable, and he will be forming a special legislative committee to explore the issue through oversight hearings. There’s been a mix of feelings about the timeline for legalization implementation among stakeholders.Continue Reading
New Marijuana Prohibition Super PAC Targets Pro-Legalization GOP Congresswoman, Among Other Races
A top executive of the national prohibitionist group Smart Approaches To Marijuana (SAM) is launching a new political action committee (PAC), targeting pro-legalization candidates and supporting those who oppose the policy in key races. And one of the super PAC’s first targets is a freshman GOP congresswoman who is sponsoringContinue Reading
New Mexico Signs Marijuana Agreements With Tribes Days Ahead Of Legal Sales Launch
“This creates a meaningful opportunity for the Pueblo to engage in well-regulated and coordinated legal cannabis markets for the benefit and protection of our community.” By Shaun Griswold, Source NM Legal recreational cannabis sales begin in New Mexico this week, and two tribal communities are ready to jump into theContinue Reading