Tag: legalization
Legislation to Protect State Cannabis Laws Stay in Effect Until Feb. 8
The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment, a piece of legislation that defunds the Department of Justice from pursuing individuals or businesses abiding by state laws, remains intact...
Illinois Lawmakers Hold Hearings on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Chicago, Illinois- Medical marijuana was legalized in Illinois in 2013. Now, lawmakers are discussing the possibility of approving recreational use for adults.
Today, a joint committee...
Vermont Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill to make Vermont the first state to legalize recreational marijuana through the state legislature and not through a...
State of California Municipal Regulations
This past November 30, the California Democratic Party passed an unprecedented resolution titled “Oppose Bans and Call for the Implementation of Regulations as Permitted...
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Pennsylvania Opens Amid Support and Concern From Residents
This week, Keystone Canna Remedies, Pennsylvania's first medical marijuana dispensary opened in Bethlehem. While many are happy to see the medical marijuana get off...
Even Poll by Anti-Marijuana Group Shows Public Wants Legalization
Mason-Dixon Polling and Smart Approach to Marijuana, a well-known anti-marijuana group, have released the findings of a new poll showing Americans are highly dissatisfied...
Gov. Cuomo Will Consider Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in NY
After years of criticizing marijuana legalization, Governor Cuomo has announced his intention to create a state panel to examine the issue.
Albany, New York- New York...
11-Year Old Girl in Illinois Allowed to Medicate With Marijuana on School Grounds
Chicago, Illinois- In what could become a landmark case, an 11-year old girl has won the right to use medical marijuana on school grounds.
Although medical...
Former DEA Agent: Legalizing Marijuana is Good for Economic Growth
Legalizing marijuana is a much better plan for the economy than prohibition, according to a former DEA agent.
"Regulated cannabis works," said Patrick Moen, managing...
Former US Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole in First Long-form Interview
Jim Cole returns to Cannabis Economy- a real-time history of legal cannabis, to outline the new reality for legal cannabis in the United States.
New York,...