Nationwide cases of marijuana are falling again in 2021 as more states legalize
By Jelena Martinovic Federal marijuana cases fell to fewer than 1,000 in 2021, with 996 people charged with human trafficking, NORML reported. They accounted for less than 6% of pe
Bill to legalize marijuana dying in South Dakota legislature – for now |
A South Dakota legislature’s proposal to legalize recreational cannabis finally cleared a hurdle last week, only to be stymied by another on Monday. But the legislation, Sena
Maryland House advances legislation to legalize cannabis
The legalization of adult-use cannabis in Maryland took another step forward Wednesday with the introduction of two bills in the state House of Representatives. The first measure,
Kentucky lawmakers are introducing bills to legalize the sale of adult-use cannabis and…lead the market?
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez “The General Assembly of Kentucky states and declares that it is in the best interests of the Commonwealth to restrict the possession, cultivation,
Kentucky legislators submit bills to legalize cannabis
Cannabis policy reform could come to Kentucky with the filing of separate bills legalizing medicinal and adult-use cannabis. On Thursday, Democrats Sen. David Yates, Sen. Morgan Mc
Legalizing Cannabis in Europe – Which 5 EU Countries Will Legalize Cannabis Next?
Many European countries are slated to hold cannabis legalization hearings before the next decade. Ever since Malta broke the ice, neighboring countries have been willing to follow
Ohio’s proposal to legalize cannabis hits another hurdle: GOP leadership
Through Maureen Meihan Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman just said no to recreational marijuana. Speaking to reporters, Huffman, a Republican and one of the most powerful figures
Miss…iss..ippi Marijuana – Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
Once again, Mississippi is back on track to be the next state to approve medical cannabis laws. The case has dragged on for so long due to the Republicans’ stance against can
Petition forces Ohio legislature to take action to legalize cannabis
Ohio’s Secretary of State announced last week that cannabis activists had collected enough signatures to force lawmakers to consider a proposal to legalize recreational canna
Finally, Idaho has become the 50th state to legalize hemp
Through Nicholas Rodriguez Hemp, Inc., a leading global industrial hemp company, commended Idaho for becoming the 50th state to legalize hemp. Thanks to House Bill #26, passed in t
Colorado Springs Group Launches Bid to Legalize Recreational Pot Sales |
A group of business and community leaders in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has launched a bid to legalize the sale of recreational cannabis in the city, arguing that tax revenue gene
Mississippi Takes Another Step To Legalize Medicinal Cannabis |
The long, drawn-out back-and-forth over a medical cannabis law in Mississippi achieved what could be a major breakthrough last week when members of the State House overwhelmingly p
Mississippi legislators ready to legalize medical marijuana over governor’s veto
Lawmakers are confident they have the votes to overcome Gov. Tate Reeves’ opposition. Mississippi voters widely approved medical marijuana in 2020, but the initiative was blocked
A new law is being introduced in Washington state that would legalize psilocybin, magic mushrooms
By Natan Ponieman In addition to a wave of psychedelics legalization sweeping across the American Northwest, Washington state lawmakers have tabled bill that would create a state-l
Kansas Democrats unveil plan to legalize marijuana on ballot papers in 2022
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Kansas Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they would come forward with proposals to allow voters to decide whether to legalize medical and adult m
Second petition to legalize cannabis in Oklahoma
The new year saw a second bid to legalize cannabis in Oklahoma. According to The Oklahoman newspaper, a petition for a legalization initiative for this year’s Oklahoma state
New Hampshire House votes to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez On Thursday, the GOP-controlled New Hampshire House of Representatives passed law legalizing adult marijuana possession and personal cultivation. Members
Malta becomes the first euro nation to legalize marijuana. Can’t you just buy or sell it?
After all, a European country made the big decision to legalize the use, possession and sale of cannabis. The Maltese government announced this new law on Tuesday last week. It sta
Malta is the first euro nation to legalize marijuana, but you cannot buy or sell it
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission. After all, a European country made the big decision to legalize the use, possession and sale o
Experts Predict these countries will legalize cannabis in 2022 (the US is not among them)
By Andrew Ward The cannabis reform is heating up across the country. This is accompanied by a booming multinational market, which, according to Prohibition Partners, is forecasting