Incoming Virginia GOP Governor Won’t ‘Overturn’ Legal Marijuana Possession, But Casts Doubt On Sales
The incoming governor of Virginia says that while he’s not interested in re-criminalizing marijuana possession, which became legal in the state last summer, he feels there’s “still work to be done” before he gets behind creating a market for commercial sales and production. Advocates have been closely following Gov.-elect GlennContinue Reading
Beto O’Rourke Touts Texans’ Marijuana Legalization Support On Gubernatorial Campaign Trail
While the legislature has been hesitant to embrace cannabis reform, advocates hope O’Rourke’s attention to the issue will give it a political boost. By James Pollard, The Texas Tribune At a crowded rally in downtown Austin, Beto O’Rourke ticked off his usual laundry list of campaign promises: stabilizing the powerContinue Reading
NY cannabis ban deadline passes (Newsletter: January 3, 2022)
Indiana marijuana bills filed; Governors tout 2021 cannabis accomplishments; Study: Decrim reduces racial disparities in arrests 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
Hundreds Of New York Municipalities Will Allow Marijuana Businesses As Opt-Out Deadline Passes
With the passage of Friday’s deadline for New York municipalities to opt out of allowing marijuana retailers and consumption sites in their jurisdictions, hundreds of cities, towns and villages across the state will allow cannabis businesses to operate. However, there are still a significant number of areas where cannabis commerceContinue Reading
Montana cannabis stores open to happy customers braving freezing temps
Opening day drew lines of customers on a crisp winter morning, with many excited to exercise their new freedom. The post Montana cannabis stores open to happy customers braving freezing temps appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Montana cannabis stores open to happy customers braving freezing tempsContinue Reading
Governors Tout 2021 Marijuana Reform Accomplishments As Year Comes To An End
The governors of three states marked the end of 2021 by touting marijuana legalization accomplishments they signed into law this year. While federal prohibition didn’t end, there were a number of reforms that were implemented across the country, including adult-use legalization in a record number of states. The governors ofContinue Reading
36 cannabis predictions for 2022 guaranteed to come true
In 2022, look for legalization in Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Arkansas—but don’t expect it to pass in Congress. The post 36 cannabis predictions for 2022 guaranteed to come true appeared first on Leafly. Read More: 36 cannabis predictions for 2022 guaranteed to come trueContinue Reading
Marijuana Decriminalization Reduces Arrests And Racial Disparities In Law Enforcement, Study Finds
Another study has found that decriminalizing marijuana not only significantly decreases arrests for possession overall but that it also reduces racial disparities in any remaining arrests. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego examined FBI Uniform Crime Report data for 37 states between 2000 and 2019 to determine theContinue Reading
Indiana Marijuana Legalization And Regulatory Bills Pre-Filed For 2022 Session
Indiana lawmakers will have their pick of cannabis reform bills to take up during the 2022 session, with newly pre-filed legislation covering everything from legalizing possession to initial steps for setting up the regulatory infrastructure for a marijuana market Rep. Sue Errington (D) is sponsoring that infrastructure legislation—a proposal thatContinue Reading
Top cannabis developments of 2021 (Newsletter: December 31, 2021)
CO gov issues mass marijuana pardon; Feds fund drug decrim & safe consumption research; Bizarre federal anti-cannabis PSA with cool cheetah 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


