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Fact-check: Has youth marijuana usage dropped in states that have legalized?
Melissa Agard: "Youth usage of marijuana has actually gone down in states that have fully legalized.” PolitiFact's ruling: Half True Here's why: Wisconsin’s Republican lawmakers may have made clear that Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to legalize marijuana in the next state budget will go up in smoke, but state Sen. Melissa Agard, D-Madison, isn’t backing do
Last minute: Congress endorses the legalization of marijuana in Mexico
The Chamber of Deputies approved this Wednesday in general the law that regulates marijuana for recreational use in Mexico. With 316 votes in favor, 129 against and 23 abstentions, the new law decriminalizes marijuana in Mexico for recreational, scientific, medical and industrial uses. This is one of the last steps in the legalization process, as i
Bill could reduce penalties for first-time marijuana offenders in Iowa
A bill in the Iowa Senate that would loosen Iowa’s marijuana penalties has bipartisan support from lawmakers. SF 533 would lower the legal penalty for first time offenders possessing less than five grams of marijuana in Iowa to a simple misdemeanor, translating to a maximum sentence of 30 days in prison and a fine between $105 – $855. Current state
Rhode Island is the next in a series of states to propose recreational cannabis as a way to boost the economy following the impacts of COVID. The bill was introduced by the state Senate, who proposed a legal cannabis bill that would tax cannabis at 20 percent in order to generate revenue. The bill is being backed by Josh Miller, chairman of the S
Hawaii state senators on Tuesday advanced a slight increase to the minimum wage and another measure that would legalize recreational pakalolo for anyone 21 years and older. While this is the first year a recreational pot measure has cleared a full floor vote, it appears dead on arrival in the House of Representatives. A key House chairman said he m
Irish Revenue officials have once again intercepted packages containing cannabis from the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Spain thanks to the Baileys, two drug-detecting dogs whose sole mission is to sniff out contraband. In all, packages received at both the Dublin and Athlone mail centres contained 141,000 euros (just shy of $213,000) in illicit weed.
A proposed bill in the Minnesota state senate would make it legal for medical cannabis patients in the state to use marijuana flower for treatment. The legislation cleared its first hurdle earlier this month, with the bill getting passed out of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee on March 1. According to local televisi
Colombia is a country that’s been at the forefront of drug markets for quite some time, with a government ready, willing, and able to make updates to laws as needed. In its newest turn, Colombia is building its international cannabis export market, and creating new legislation to bring in more revenue. In today’s world of cannabis, you can choose t
A proposed bill in the Minnesota state senate would make it legal for medical cannabis patients in the state to use marijuana flower for treatment. The legislation cleared its first hurdle earlier this month, with the bill getting passed out of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee on March 1. According to local televisi
As the COVID-19 crisis persists and many industries suffer while businesses are forced to close their doors, the cannabis market is just getting started. Over the next year, legislation vital to the emerging business sector is on the docket. Key bills pending before Congress include the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, the SA
Teton County Representative Mike Yin along with 13 other Wyoming lawmakers are sponsoring a bill outlining the regulation of marijuana in the state of Wyoming. The bill number, HB0209 was assigned yesterday, March 2. The bill will allow for the sale, purchase, possession, and cultivation of marijuana, regulated by the state of Wyoming. If the bill
Could recreational marijuana become legal in Missouri? There are several efforts in the works to make it happen, from legislation to petitions. But not everyone is on board. Running a dispensary is more than a full-time job. "It's a lot. It's just 24 hours a day, that’s all we do," said Bianca Sullivan. Sullivan and her husband, Rob, opened the fir
Despite being known for its liberal policies, Washington, D.C. still doesn’t have a recreational market. But that could be about to change. Council Chairman Phil Mendleson proposed a new, recreational cannabis regulation bill that focused on progress and equity. The bill is also supported by Kenyan McDuffie, Charles Allen, Brianne Nadeau, Brooke P
Recreational marijuana is finally legal in the Garden State. After a failed bid to pass recreational marijuana in the state legislature, a statewide ballot question overwhelmingly approved by voters, and then disputes over how the new system would look, Gov. Phil Murphy signed three new laws last month effectively legalizing weed for personal use.
Legalization could mean millions of dollars for the states as the growth of the supply chain will open multiple opportunities. The growth of medical marijuana has seen the trend of legalization and opening of new markets prevalent in recent years. Some states that were not leaning towards legalization have greater chances of success this year. More
Almost no one used marijuana before it was prohibited. Now, almost 100 years later, it is everywhere. Disclaimer:The views expressed in this article solely belong to the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Fresh Toast. As we used to say, back when we could still go to the movies, “This is where I came in. ” In 1972, the first thing
This year's 60-day legislative session has 20 days left, and lawmakers in the Senate have four proposals to consider. On Saturday, members of the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee hashed out those initiatives with the bills' sponsors for nearly four hours. It was the first time the bills received a hearing in the Senate — a point br
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont would like to see legal cannabis in his state, both because he would like to bring more money into Connecticut, and because he hopes legalization will help end racial disparity in arrests in the state. To make this a reality, he has introduced a bill to the legislature. While Lamont realizes that this plan may take
The Idaho Senate has passed a resolution that bans the production, sale, and possession of cannabis in the state. The decision is in sharp contrast to what lawmakers and voters are doing in other states. If passed by the Idaho House of Representatives by a two-thirds margin, the measure would go in front of voters on the midterm election ballot. If
