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Federal Lawmakers Renew Push for Cannabis Reform
A massive shift in cannabis has taken place over the last few years. In just the last six months alone, eight states have legalized medical or adult-use programs: Arizona, New Jersey, Montana, New
New Mexico Approves Cannabis Legalization During Special Session
Last week, New Mexico’s legislature approved the Cannabis Regulation Act and the Expungement of Certain Criminal Records, which would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. The bills have been
New York is the Latest State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
After years of failed attempts, New York has legalized adult-use cannabis, creating one of the largest adult-use markets in the country. The House passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act by
Virginia Lawmakers Sign Off on Bill Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis
Virginia lawmakers have reached an agreement to become the 16th state in the nation and the first in the south to legalize adult-use cannabis. After much debate over differing legalization proposals,
Virginia Will Be the Next State to Legalize Cannabis
Virginia legislators voted to legalize cannabis in the state on February 5. This comes after Gov. Ralph Northam and top lawmakers unveiled their legalization proposals in January. Gov. Northam
New York Governor Calls for Cannabis Legalization in State Budget
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently released the full text of his cannabis legalization proposal as part of his budget request for 2021. If New York legalizes cannabis, the state could become one
Illinois Lawmakers Announce Plans for 75 New Cannabis Licenses
Lawmakers in Illinois are working on a plan to create 75 new cannabis dispensary licenses with the goal of giving minority and disadvantaged applicants a chance to enter the billion-dollar industry
Oklahoma’s Medical Cannabis Market is Booming, but Some Dispensaries Need Guidance
Oklahoma has seen incredible success with the state’s medical cannabis program. Medical cannabis sales and patient numbers have continued to increase at a staggering rate, indicating the market still
Arizona Issued First Draft of Adult-Use Cannabis Business Regulations
On December 11, the Arizona Department of Health Services released draft regulations for the new adult-use cannabis market.
California Cities and Counties Approve Cannabis Measures Allowing New Cannabis Business Opportunities
While five states were able to pass cannabis legalization initiatives during the 2020 General Election, 31 cannabis measures were approved in 35 cities and counties across California setting the
