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Delaware Governor Vetoes Cannabis Legalization Bill

Cannabis advocates in Delaware seek an override after the governor strikes down a cannabis legalization bill. On Tuesday, Delaware Governor …

by Benjie Cooper/ May 25, 2022/ Adult-use, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Federal Cannabis Legalization Act Passes House

The United States House of Representatives has voted to pass an act that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. …

by Benjie Cooper/ April 5, 2022/ Adult-use, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Legalization Bill Introduced In Rhode Island

Legislators in Rhode Island have introduced cannabis legalization legislation. On Tuesday, Senator Joshua Miller and Representative Scott Slater introduced a …

by Benjie Cooper/ March 2, 2022/ Adult-use, Agriculture, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, Medical, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Study Finds Legalization Not Linked To More Traffic Injuries

A new Canadian study has found that cannabis legalization is not associated with elevated rates of injuries on the road. …

by Benjie Cooper/ December 6, 2021/ Canada, Cannabis, International, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, regulation, Research, study/

Cannabis Legalization Brings New Type Of Festival In Arizona

The organizing committee for one of Arizona’s first marijuana events estimates thousands of participants at Errl Camp, which they have …

by Michael Sands/ October 6, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Community, Events, Industry, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana/

Amazon Backs Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill

Amazon has endorsed federal legislation to legalize cannabis and pledged not to test some of its employees for the substance. …

by Michael Sands/ August 26, 2021/ Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legislation, marijuana, Politics/

Biden White House Remains Opposed To Cannabis Legalization

At a press conference on Tuesday, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ronald W. Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) unveiled their …

by Michael Sands/ July 28, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, marijuana, Politics, regulation/

Cannabis Legalization Decreases Opioid-Related Emergencies

Recent study shows that cannabis legalization reduced opioid-related emergency visits to young and old men. According to a study sponsored …

by Michael Sands/ July 15, 2021/ Cannabis, Health & Fitness, Legalization, Legislation, marijuana, medical cannabis, Science and medicine/

Connecticut Governor Signs Cannabis Legalization Legislation

Adult-use cannabis is officially legal in Connecticut. On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 22, Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill …

by Benjie Cooper/ June 23, 2021/ Agriculture, Business, Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Legislation, Lifestyle, marijuana, medical cannabis, Politics, regulation/

Virginia Governor Proposes Expediting Cannabis Legalization

Governor Ralph Northam wants to speed up cannabis legalization in Virginia. Last week, Governor Northam proposed legalizing cannabis possession by …

by Benjie Cooper/ April 6, 2021/ Cannabis, Decriminalization, Industry, Legalization, Lifestyle, marijuana, Politics, regulation/