New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Growing Bill
New York Senator Jeremy Cooney tabled a bill on July 20 to build on the state’s recreational cannabis law and focus on getting the cultivation going. Cooney’s bill, Sen
Senate majority leader announces federal cannabis bill
Shortly before a July 14 press conference, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, and Senator Cory Booker released the details of their
Sen. Chuck Schumer’s federal legalization bill is stalling marijuana industry
Senators Chuck Schumer and Cory Booker have published their first attempt at federal marijuana legalization called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which is 163 pag
Chuck Schumer’s Long-awaited Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill: Will Entire Senate Accept It?
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, flanked by Sen. Cory Booker (DN.J.) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Presented a highly anticipated federal decriminalization bill on Wednesday, c
Chuck Schumer Introduces Marijuana Bill That Would Finally End Federal Prohibition
After months of speculation, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled his long-awaited law to legalize marijuana this morning. At first glance, it appears to be a slightly rev
Rhode Island Legislators Pass Safe Injection Site Authorization Bill
Rhode Island could become the first state in the union to allow safe injection sites for illegal drugs under a law passed late last week. Under the law, the state would approve a t
Connecticut marijuana legalization bill sent to governor’s desk after days of heated debate
By Jelena Martinovic Connecticut is on the verge of becoming the 18th state to legalize recreational marijuana after lawmakers finally passed cannabis reform bill to the governor&#
Louisiana Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
By Andrew Ward Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 652 to decriminalize small amounts of possession of cannabis for personal use. Possession of up to 14 grams is
The US House of Representatives Cori Bush and Bonnie Watson Cole introduce bill with a health-oriented approach to drugs
On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs” which history would later show was actually a war against blacks, the anti-war left, and hippies. Ni
For the first time ever, an adult cannabis use bill is being passed in the Rhode Island General Assembly
By Andrew Ward On Monday afternoon, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee approved a law on the use of cannabis by adults. The bill, expected to reach the Senate today (Tuesd
The New Hampshire Governor signs a new bill, HB 89, to expand the medical cannabis program
New Hampshire is now set to expand the pool of patients eligible for medicinal cannabis thanks to a newly signed bill, HB 89. This week, Republican Governor Chris Sununu signed HB
Louisiana Bill, HB 434, to Tax Potential Recreational Cannabis Fails in Congress
Louisians will likely have to wait at least another year before the state legalizes marijuana after HB 434 was rejected in legislature Tuesday. According to local TV station and ne
Alabama Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill, SB 46, signed by Governor Kay Ivey
Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill on Monday that legalizes the medical use of cannabis in the state. The measure, Senate Bill 46, was passed by the Alabama House o
GOP congressmen submit marijuana legalization bill, but don’t get too excited
Although Republicans are expected to challenge cannabis reform on Capitol Hill this year, some GOP congressmen in the House of Representatives have tabled bill aimed at legalizing
Medical Cannabis Bill LB 474 fails with two votes in Nebraska
Pending legislation in Nebraska that would have created a medical cannabis industry failed by two votes, a frustratingly narrow margin for advocates. The vote took 33 yes votes to
Minnesota House of Representatives to Vote on Full HF 600 Adult Cannabis Bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives is planning a vote Thursday on a bill (HF 600) to legalize adult cannabis in the state. The measure is expected to be passed by a majority of
Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill (SB 158) approved by the Kansas House of Representatives
Members of the Kansas House of Representatives approved a bill on Thursday that would legalize the medicinal use of cannabis. The measure, Senate Bill 158 (SB 158), was passed in t
Colorado Gov. Inks Bill to expand student access to medical marijuana
By Jelena Martinovic Colorado governor Jared Polis signed a bill on Wednesday to expand access to medical cannabis for school children in need by removing administrative barriers.
Idaho Senate Approves Bill (SB 1218) to Ban Marijuana Advertising
In a move that could limit advocates’ ability to promote initiatives to legalize cannabis, the Idaho Senate passed a bill on Wednesday banning the promotion of marijuana in t
Tennessee Congress passes SB 118 and sends a limited medical cannabis bill to the governor’s desk
The Tennessee Senate passed law Tuesday, SB 118, that establishes a strictly limited medical cannabis program for patients with certain qualification requirements. The move follows