California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill decriminalizing psychedelics
An attempt to decriminalize psychedelic substances was thwarted after California’s governor vetoed the bill, saying the bill lacked dosing guidelines and other key provisions
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Allowing MDMA, Psilocybin Prescriptions as Fed Changes Date
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would allow California doctors to immediately begin writing prescriptions for MDMA and psilocybin drugs if the federal government decides t
California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering 17 bills related to cannabis and psychedelics
When the California Legislature ended on September 14, more than 17 cannabis or psychedelics bills were sent to California Gov. Gavin Newsom for possible signing. The bills include
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pardons 10, some cannabis convictions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 23 announced 10 pardons, including at least two on cannabis-related charges. Some of the charges are decades old, and one charge dates back to
California’s Newsom signs a bill to offer alternative pleading for those facing drug charges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has earned praise from drug reform advocates after signing legislation last month that creates an alternative plea bargaining option for people facing
Newsom signs law protecting California workers who smoke 24 hours a day
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law on Sunday aimed at “strengthening California’s cannabis laws, expanding the legal cannabis market, and repair
Advocates have slammed Newsom for taking action on substance use disorders
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill this week that his administration says will “create a paradigm shift that provides people with serious mental health and s
California Gov. Gavin Newsom adds tax cuts to revised budget proposal
Newsom announced the revision proposal on May 13, which aims to allocate $150 million to “temporarily lower taxes” and simplify the tax structure, while $21 million wil
“Our industry is collapsing,” California pot leaders warn in a letter to Gavin Newsom
Five years into the legal sale of adult cannabis in California, and the industry is at a “kink”. Top cannabis industry insiders sounded the alarm as the industry counte
Governor Newsom says “no” to cannabis billboards along the busy streets of California
By Jelena Martinovic It seems that cannabis billboards are not seen by the millions who drive on California’s many highways and back roads. Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday ve
California Governor Gavin Newsom rejects a veto on cannabis billboards
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1302, which would have allowed billboards for cannabis to be advertised on most California highways and interstates, and issue
Governor Newsom says “no” to cannabis billboards along the busy streets of CA.
By Jelena Martinovic It seems that cannabis billboards are not seen by the millions who drive on California’s many highways and back roads. Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday ve
If the California government Newsom is voted out today, the cannabis industry could suffer
On Tuesday, California voters will decide whether Governor Gavin Newsom will continue his first term or be removed from office. If Gavin loses his position as governor, the decisio
Hopeful California Governor Jackie McGowan on cannabis reform in the Newsom Recall Race
California Governor Gavin Newsom faces a pivotal recall race on Sept. 14 as the state’s future hangs in the balance. Forty-six candidates are on the ballot, including Democra