Legal Related Minnesota Lawmakers to Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill by Sophia Vida February 03, 2021 Democrat politicians in the state of Minnesota are aiming to introduce a bill this week to legalize adult use of marijuana. The bill is expected to be heavily opposed by Republicans. House Majority Leader Rep. Ryan Winkler, ...
Legal Related New Mexico Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation by Sophia Vida February 03, 2021 Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers in the state of New Mexico are introducing legislation that could legalize marijuana in the state. “The reason I decided to do it this time is I got frustrated with the fact that I think...
Legal Related Virginia House Panel Adds Racial Equity Polices to Marijuana Legislation Bill by Sophia Vida February 03, 2021 Virginia's General Assembly is debating on legalize marijuana in the state and amid the debate, a House panel has added racial-equity policies to the bill. House Bill 2312 would regulate a potential billion-dollar industry and ...
Legal Related Top Senator Democrats Vow to Legalize Cannabis This Year by Sophia Vida February 03, 2021 Three of the top Senate Democrats, Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, and Ron Wyden, have released a statement this week that declare their intention to legalize cannabis in 2021. “The War on Drugs has been a war on people—particu...
Legal Related Tilray CEO Expects the U.S. to Legalize Marijuana Within Two Years by Sophia Vida January 29, 2021 According to the CEO of Canadian-based Tilray, Brendan Kennedy, the U.S. should be legalizing marijuana on a federal level within the next two years. It was earlier this month that Mexico published regulations for medical canna...
Legal Related California Regulators Want to End Highway Marijuana Billboards by Sophia Vida January 26, 2021 Several regulators in California are insisting that highway billboards advertising marijuana products need to come down that are not within state. The state Bureau of Cannabis Control last week ordered billboard companies to st...
Legal Related A New Bill is Filed in Florida to Legalize Marijuana in the State by Sophia Vida January 26, 2021 A new legislation has been introduced by a central Florida lawmaker that is aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. Orlando Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Pinellas County Sen. Jeff Brandes introduced HB 343 an...
Legal Related Marijuana Legislation Consultation in France has Already Surpassed 200,000 Responses by Sophia Vida January 26, 2021 A French consultation on marijuana legalization has passed 200,000 responses since it launched on Jan. 13th. According to Marijuana Business Daily, it has already gathered 200,354 responses. While the consultation is not exp...
Legal Related Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has Listed Marijuana as a Priority by Sophia Vida January 26, 2021 Chuck Schumer was recently installed as the Senate Majority Leader and he has reiterated this week that marijuana reform will be a priority for his chamber. In his first public comments on cannabis policy since he gained the to...
Legal Related South Carolina Medical Professionals Across State Support Medical Marijuana Bill by Sophia Vida January 22, 2021 Medical professionals across the state of South Carolina are voicing their support for the Compassionate Care Act. The bill would let physicians prescribe medical marijuana to patients with debilitating medical conditions like ...