Legal Related Top GOP Wisconsin Lawmaker Says Marijuana Legislation is Inevitable by Sophia Vida March 08, 2022 According to a top GOP Wisconsin lawmaker, legalization of marijuana in the state will come "at some point." This is despite Republican resistance. The top Wisconsin Assembly lawmaker says that marijuana legalization is esse...
Legal Related Israel May Be Decriminalizing Recreational Marijuana Soon by Sophia Vida March 07, 2022 According to an announcement this past weekend, Israel is poised to decriminalize recreational cannabis use. The country's government is considering decriminalizing recreational marijuana use and expunging the criminal records ...
Legal Related White House Guidance Shows that Investing in Cannabis Stocks Could Do This by Sophia Vida March 04, 2022 According to a document that was shared with Politico, the White House issued guidance that says those who hold investments in cannabis-related stocks or businesses may be ineligible to receive a security clearance from the federa...
Legal Related Green Bay Officials Move to No Longer Fine People for Marijuana Possession Under These Circumstances by Sophia Vida March 03, 2022 Green Bay officials have approved an ordinance that eliminates the fine for marijuana possession, with some caveats. The city moves to no longer fine people for marijuana possession, if they're at least 21 and it's not too much...
Legal Related Missouri Lawmakers Demand Biden Act on Marijuana and Answer on the ‘Racist Double Standard’ About Sha-Carri Richardson by Sophia Vida March 02, 2022 This week two Missouri lawmakers have filed resolutions urging President Joe Biden to end marijuana criminalization and to provide executive relief to those caught up in the drug war. The duo has also asked for a resolution to ...
Legal Related Rhode Island Gets a New Marijuana Legislation Bill Introduced by Sophia Vida March 02, 2022 This week a new plan to legalize marijuana recreationally in Rhode Island was introduced to the House and Senate. The bill kicks off what will be months of debate before a final bill is potentially approved. The new legislat...
Legal Related Vermont Voters Expand Where Cannabis Retail Will Be Allowed by Sophia Vida March 01, 2022 In Town Meeting Day votes this week, Vermont voters greatly expanded the number of towns where retail sales of cannabis will be permitted to anyone 21 and older. “It’s a very important moment for Vermont,” remarked James ...
Legal Related Peel Group Hopes to Set Up a Huge Cannabis Farm on a Tiny Island by Sophia Vida February 28, 2022 Property billionaire John Whittaker, who leads the firm Peel Group, is hoping to set up a huge marijuana farm on a tiny island in the Irish Sea. The 79-year-old billionaire is Peel Group's chairman and largest shareholder, and ...
Legal Related Wells Fargo Analyst Says Federal Marijuana Testing Mandate is to Blame for Trucker Shortages by Sophia Vida February 21, 2022 Trucker shortages in the transportation sector are linked to federal marijuana testing mandates argues one Wells Fargo analyst. Top Wells Fargo analyst Chris Harvey, says that there’s one main reason for rising costs and work...
Legal Related Virginia Senate Approves Adult-Use Marijuana Retail Sales This Week by Sophia Vida February 18, 2022 In a historical bipartisan vote this week, the Virginia Senate has approved Senate Bill 391 to regulate the retail sale of cannabis to adults 21 and older. Sales in the state could begin as early as September 15, 2022, at exist...