Search Results for: legalization

Texas Representative Files Bill To Allow Local Legalization

A Texas representative has introduced legislation to advance cannabis legalization in the state. State representative Jessica González (D-104) last week …

by Benjie Cooper/ March 17, 2021/ Cannabis, CBD, Community, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Governor Northam Releases Report On Cannabis Legalization

Virginia’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened for registered patients in October, but progress toward cannabis legalization in Virginia continues with …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 30, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics, regulation, Research, Uncategorized/

Governor Northam Announces Support For Cannabis Legalization Legislation

One month after the opening of Virginia’s first medical cannabis dispensary, Governor Ralph Northam (D) is making clear his intentions …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 17, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation/

Gallup Poll Indicates Record Support For Cannabis Legalization In America

Support for cannabis legalization in the United States has reached a record high, according to a new Gallup poll. The …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 15, 2020/ Ballot Initiative, California, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, marijuana, Medical, Politics/

Cannabis Legalization Ballot Initiatives Pass In Montana, South Dakota, Arizona

The November 2020 elections have been good for ballot initiatives focused on cannabis legalization, with majorities in five states casting …

by Benjie Cooper/ November 5, 2020/ Ballot Initiative, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation/

Cannabis Legalization Bill Passes New Hampshire House

New Hampshire is taking a step away from marijuana prohibition as the House of Representatives this week approved a bill …

by Benjie Cooper/ February 23, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Politics/

Saint Lucia Mayor Expresses Support For Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis is currently illegal in the sovereign West Indies island country of Saint Lucia, but the mayor of its capital …

by Benjie Cooper/ February 10, 2020/ Cannabis, CBD, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, regulation/

Governor Grisham Announces 2020 Cannabis Legalization Proposal For New Mexico

New Mexico may have an opportunity to become one of the next states to legalize cannabis for adult use in …

by Benjie Cooper/ January 18, 2020/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, Politics, regulation/

Hemp Legalization-Prelude to Legal Cannabis in America?

Congress officially made the cultivation of hemp legal on Dec. 20, 2018. The 2018 US Farm Bill recognized the many …

by Justin Samuels/ January 13, 2020/ Cannabis, Hemp, Legalization/

Recreational Cannabis Sales Strong At Illinois Shops In First Week Of Legalization

The commencement of cannabis legalization in Illinois has proven to be successful for adult-use cannabis shops in the state, which …

by Benjie Cooper/ January 7, 2020/ Business, Cannabis, Financial, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, regulation/