Legal Related Virginia General Assembly is Thinking About Legalizing Cannabis by Sophia Vida January 22, 2021 The Virginia General Assembly is considering a bill that would legalize marijuana in the state. "The prohibition of cannabis in the commonwealth and in our country has failed, and with this bill is a step forward in recognizing...
Legal Related Connecticut Governor Circulates Draft Bill to Legalize Cannabis by Sophia Vida January 22, 2021 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) is circulating a draft bill to legalize marijuana and is soliciting feedback from state agencies. Lamont said earlier this month during his annual State of the State address that he would be ...
Legal Related Former President Trump Gave Last Minute Clemency to People with Marijuana Convictions by Sophia Vida January 22, 2021 Before Donald Trump exited his role as president of the United States, he offered clemency for many marijuana offenders. The president's clemency power allows him to grant reprieves, pardons, amnesties, remissions, and commutat...
Legal Related A Lincoln State Senator Introduces Bill for Medical Marijuana Legislation in Nebraska by Sophia Vida January 19, 2021 Lincoln State Senator Anna Wishart introduced a new bill last week that would legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. The senator had helped to lead a ballot initiative last year that although had over 190,000 signatures to leg...
Legal Related Denver Could Start Allowing Marijuana Deliveries by Sophia Vida January 19, 2021 Colorado has had seven years of legal recreational marijuana sales but now many cities in the state are trying to get marijuana deliveries legal. One city is Denver who has now come up with a plan for its city council to consid...
Legal Related Maine Marijuana Seller’s Mermaid Logo Goes Against Rules by Sophia Vida January 19, 2021 According to the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy, a south Portland cannabis seller’s mermaid logo is against the rules. SeaWeed's use of a mermaid image goes against the rules that were designed to inhibit underage use. S...
Legal Related USADA Says Marijuana Use is Eliminated as UFC Violation by Sophia Vida January 19, 2021 In a recent announcement, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), has said it essentially eliminated marijuana use as a UFC violation. The national anti-doping organization for the United States has "essentially" struck m...
Legal Related Indiana Takes a Step Towards Marijuana Legislation by Sophia Vida January 15, 2021 An Indiana senator has introduced two bills this month that would make marijuana legal in the state. Sen. Karen Tallian (D-District 4) introduced SB 87 and 223 which would allow for the regulation and legalization of marijuana ...
Legal Related Mississippi is Getting Close to Rolling out its Medical Marijuana Program by Sophia Vida January 15, 2021 This summer will be a season of celebration for marijuana enthusiasts in Mississippi, as the state is expected to roll out its medical marijuana program then. The Mississippi State Department of Health, which is in charge of re...
Featured,Legal Related Colorado Marijuana Sales See $2 Billion Annually for the First Time by Sophia Vida January 15, 2021 With November's marijuana sales, Colorado has now offiicially hit the $2 billion mark annually for the very first time. According to numbers released by the Department of Revenue this week, dispensaries sold $175.1 million wort...