Oregon Governor Signs Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospices And Other Health Facilities
Oregon’s governor has signed a bill to allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to access medical marijuana in certain health facilities such as hospices. Gov. Tina Kotek (D) approved the legislation from Rep. Farrah Chaichi (D) on Tuesday after it cleared the Senate in a 20-8 vote last month and was passed by the House of […]
Illinois Court Hears Final Lawsuit Challenging Marijuana Social Equity Business Licensing Lottery
“We just want a fair shot. We’re not asking for anything special, no special privileges, but what they promised from the very beginning.” By Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging […]
Cleveland City Council Proposal Would Use Marijuana Tax Money To Support Neighborhood Projects
“Legalization created opportunity. This ordinance ensures that this opportunity is shared, shared fairly, shared transparently and shared with the residents who made it possible.” By Nick Castele, Signal Cleveland This story was originally published by Signal Cleveland. Sign up for their free newsletters at SignalCleveland.org/subscribe. Cleveland City Council members should be able to spend part […]
Rhode Island Marijuana Business License Lottery Blocked By Federal Judge Amid Challenge To Residency Rules
“Knowing the Act was facing legal challenges…CCC continued forward with its plan to implement the Act and its licensing scheme. The resulting fall-out will be, to be blunt, self-inflicted.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant Nearly 100 applicants vying for 20 new cannabis retail licenses that were supposed to be awarded via lottery as soon […]
Hawaii Senate Votes To Ask Congress To Federally Legalize Marijuana
The Hawaii Senate has passed a pair of resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access to banking services for companies in the cannabis industry. “Even though states have made significant policy changes with respect to cannabis, the federal Controlled Substances […]
Massachusetts Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Bill To Double Marijuana Possession Limit And Restructure Cannabis Commission
Massachusetts House lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. The House of Representatives approved the legislation in a vote of 155-0 on Wednesday. If the Senate follows suit, which is expected this week, the proposal would […]
Pennsylvania Governor Says Legalizing Marijuana Will Raise Revenue To Support Kids And Public Safety Programs
Pennsylvania’s governor is increasing pressure on lawmakers to send him a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, saying that doing so would generate new revenue that could be invested in key programs. “While some in Harrisburg claim we can’t afford to make bigger investments in our kids, public safety, and our economy, know this: […]
Ohio Judge Pauses Hemp Product Ban Enforcement, Saying It Favors Marijuana Industry
A Sandusky County court of common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio’s new law banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids except at licensed marijuana retailers is likely unconstitutional and has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Fremont Police Department from enforcing it. The ruling impacts only the Fremont Police Department and “all who […]
West Virginia Treasurer Allocates Medical Marijuana Revenue Despite Governor’s Veto
“The issue isn’t whether the funds should be used, it’s how they’re used and whether we’re doing it in a responsible, sustainable way.” By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free […]
Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal To Double Marijuana Possession Limit And Restructure Cannabis Regulations
Massachusetts lawmakers have negotiated the details of a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. A bicameral conference committee has spent months working out provisions of the legislation after the House of Representatives and Senate passed differing versions last year, and […]