Nebraska Governor And Other GOP Officials Reject Call For ‘Streamlined’ Marijuana Pardon Process
“Making sure Nebraskans can move on from past mistakes and are fully able to find good jobs is one of the most effective anti-recidivism tools, and is critical for our shared public safety goals.” By Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner A trio of state senators renewed their call Tuesday for theContinue Reading
3 In 5 Ohio Voters Support Marijuana Legalization Measure Ahead Of November Election, New Poll Finds
Roughly three out of five Ohio voters support a marijuana legalization measure that will appear on November’s ballot, according to a newly released poll, with nearly two thirds of respondents saying they believe legalization in the state is “inevitable.” With less than two weeks before widespread early voting kicks off,Continue Reading
Simply Crafted evolves again with Minnesota cannabis legalization: Find high-quality seeds & low-potency products
Simply Crafted carries high-quality seeds and low-potency products online and at their brick-and-mortar store in Minneapolis. The post Simply Crafted evolves again with Minnesota cannabis legalization: Find high-quality seeds & low-potency products appeared first on Leafly. Read More: Simply Crafted evolves again with Minnesota cannabis legalization: Find high-qualityContinue Reading
22 State Attorneys General Call On Congress To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill That’s Heading To Senate Floor
A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general is calling on Congress to pass a marijuana banking bill that cleared a key Senate committee on Wednesday. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Tuesday, the top law enforcement officials of nearly half the states in the U.S. said theyContinue Reading
Massachusetts Activists Pursue Psychedelics Legalization Initiative With Home Grow After Polling Two Versions
A Massachusetts campaign to put psychedelics legalization on the 2024 ballot has decided to pursue a version of the initiative that would allow for home cultivation. About a month after the state attorney general’s office cleared two versions of the proposal from Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, the campaign saysContinue Reading
Schumer Pledges To Bring Committee-Passed Marijuana Banking BIll To Floor ‘Very Soon’ As GOP Senators Vow To Kill It
Lawmakers, advocates and stakeholders across the spectrum are reacting to Wednesday’s committee passage of a bipartisan marijuana banking bill—with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) pledging to bring it to the floor “very soon” and a group of four GOP senators vowing to kill the legislation. Just before the SenateContinue Reading
Young Adults Had ‘Significant Reductions’ In Marijuana Use After Legalization, Study Published By American Medical Association Finds
Young adults who used marijuana frequently before legalization “showed significant reductions in use and consequences” following the policy change, according to a new study of Canadian data published by the American Medical Association that challenges the widespread worry that ending prohibition will lead to a dangerous rise in youth cannabisContinue Reading
Wisconsin Lawmakers introduce Bill to legalize Cannabis
Wisconsin Lawmakers introduce Bill to legalize Cannabis Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 Two legislators who introduced the legalization bill described Wisconsin’s current laws as “antiquated and deeply unjust.” A bid to bring legalization to the Badger State started in earnest last week, with Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin announcing legislationContinue Reading
Landmark Marijuana financing bill set to move forward in the Senate
Landmark Marijuana financing bill set to move forward in the Senate Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 A new bill that aims to give the marijuana industry access to banking services is expected to move forward in the Senate on Wednesday. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act wasContinue Reading
How a Cannabis bill stopped being about Weed
How a Cannabis bill stopped being about Weed Image Cannabis News September 27, 2023 Republican support for the cannabis banking bill is dependent on language preventing a revival of the Obama-era “Operation Choke Point.” Republicans were on the cusp of helping Democrats pass a landmark cannabis bill. Now a GOPContinue Reading