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Congressional Democrats Plan Hearing And Vote On Marijuana Business Banking - Cannabis News

Newly empowered congressional Democrats reportedly plan to hold a House hearing next week on marijuana businesses’ difficulties accessing banks - signifying renewed momentum for cannabis issues on Capitol Hill following years of blockades by the former Republican leadership of the chamber.

These 10 States Are Most Likely To Pass Marijuana Legalization Bills In 2019 - Cannabis News

The number of states with legal marijuana is expected to jump significantly in 2019, and a slew of already-filed bills offers a look at what those new legal cannabis systems might look like.

Lawmakers Race to Introduce Veterans' Medical Marijuana Bills in New Congress - Cannabis News

Less than a month into the 116th Congress, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate have introduced four bills that, if signed into law, would require the VA to conduct research on medical marijuana.

'Who am I to judge that?': Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to end ban on smokable medical marijuana - Cannabis News

Newly inaugurated Florida governor Ron DeSantis came to Central Florida Thursday afternoon to call for an end in Florida's ban on smokable medical marijuana.

Rhode Island governor to propose legalization of recreational pot - Cannabis News

Gov. Gina Raimondo will propose within the next week that Rhode Island legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational use, she said.

New Congressional Marijuana Bill Is Actually Numbered H.R. 420 - Cannabis News

In a hat tip to marijuana culture, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have officially reserved the number H.R. 420 for a bill that would dramatically change federal cannabis laws.

Meet America’s first pot governor, Colorado’s Jared Polis - Cannabis News

The governor-elect takes office at a significant moment in Colorado for the cannabis industry.

New York Gov. Cuomo Pledges Marijuana Legalization In Inaugural Address - Cannabis News

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) reiterated his newfound support for legalizing marijuana in his inaugural speech on Tuesday, just after he was sworn into a third term in office.

Marijuana Legalization 2019: Which States Will Consider Legal Weed - Cannabis News

Following a year of huge advancements in marijuana policy reform, experts predict that 2019 would be a “real game-changer” in terms of the conversation surrounding cannabis legalization at both the state and federal level.

These States Are Most Likely To Legalize Marijuana In 2019 - Cannabis News

With the results of last month's midterm elections—which marijuana basically won—ten states have now legalized cannabis for adults, while 33 allow medical use.


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