New York Governor Calls for Legalization Study
admin Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in announcing his budget proposal, included a call for a study of the impact on New York of legalizing the adult use of marijuana. This proposal is…
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Kentucky: GOP Senator Introduces Bill to Legalize Marijuana
Kentucky Sen. Dan Seum (R-38th District), the GOP’s Majority Caucus Chairman and one of the state’s highest-ranking elected officials, has introduced legislation targeting the legalization of recreational marijuana. On Wednesday,…
Colorado congressmen butt heads on spending bill amendment to protect state-legal marijuana
Published: Jan 18, 2018, 12:13 pm • Updated: Jan 18, 2018, 12:18 pm By Alex Pasquariello, The Cannabist Staff The recent “groundswell” of support for a spending bill amendment protecting…
Once weed-friendly California county bans marijuana
Published: Jan 18, 2018, 11:16 am • Updated: Jan 18, 2018, 11:16 am By Paul Elias, The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A previously pot friendly rural Northern California county…
Canopy enlists first major bank to lead CA$175M marijuana equity financing
Canopy Growth became the first marijuana company in Canada to enlist a major Canadian bank to lead an equity-based funding, signaling a greater willingness by big financial institutions to provide…
Penalty Reduction Bills Slated for Virginia Legislative Session
The Virginia General Assembly convened last week, and marijuana law reform is on the docket! After a disappointing conclusion to last year’s session, the General Assembly appears ready to tackle…
Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced in Kansas
News Kansas lawmakers began their 2018 legislative session last week with several marijuana bills before them, including SB 187 / HB 2348, the Kansas Safe Access Act. This bill would create…