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These 4 Red States Could Go Green In 2021
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
Why Conservatives Should Support Marijuana Legalization
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
NM lawmakers face looming challenge to marijuana legalization
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
The Virginia legislature has passed bills to modify the state’s medical marijuana program to allow for the production and sale of herbal forms of cannabis. The measures, House Bill 2218 and Senate Bill 1333, were approved this week with overwhelming majorities in both the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate. The legalization of medical marij
The U.S. Hemp Authority announced it has released Guidance Procedures 3.0, a revised version of the 2.0 standards. The organization creates regulatory standards and certifies hemp and CBD businesses through third-party auditing. “The revised version is a reflection of the strong intention of the organization to continue measures of improvement to
A new research paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests a connection between marijuana legalization and a decline in workers’ compensation claims. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from William Paterson University, Temple University, University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash and the RAND Corporation, examined “the effect of
North Dakota Representatives gave the green light to recreational marijuana. The House voted Tuesday morning to legalize marijuana for recreational use for adults 21 years or older. This bill would also allow people to be able to grow or possess marijuana. “There’s a lot of things I don’t agree with, but if it’s good policy and I think it’s going t
Marijuana and hemp-related businesses are one step closer to gaining access to South Dakota banks. House Bill 1203 proactively lays groundwork for banks and their subsidiaries to work with any person that acquires an industrial hemp or marijuana license, pending legalization of the substances at the state level. The legislation passed in the state
Industrial hemp has a less than 0.3% THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive agent in Marijuana) level.Furthermore, hemp was removed from its classification as a controlled substance. The Farm Bill contains a change of how industrial hemp is now classified. Under the Farm Bill, hemp is no longer considered a controlled substance non-hallucinoge
For years, the pattern has held: The New Hampshire House recommends fully legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in the Granite State, and the Senate shoots the measure down. Perhaps not this year. In a notable move late last month, the House Criminal Justice Committee recommended that the 400-member body scrap two bills that would greatly lo
As many feared and expected, Republican senators are objecting to Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ proposed budget for Wisconsin, which includes legal cannabis. In addition to advocating for federal legalization, the budget talks about some other, progressive concepts, including raising the minimum wage, reforming the juvenile justice system, and e
President Joe Biden received a letter from 37 members of Congress on Thursday urging him to issue a blanket pardon for nonviolent offenders with convictions for federal marijuana crimes. The letter was led by Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, the co-chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, and 35 other leaders and members of the House
Hawaii Senate Says Yes To Cannabis Legalization Hawaii Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs voted in favor of two cannabis measures on Tuesday. (h/t Marijuana Moment) The first bill asks for adult-use cannabis legalization and the other to amend the state’s current decimalization law. The Aloha State decrimina
A new bill in Indiana would give more people a chance at beating a flawed system. And police are not happy. Marijuana decriminalization is the latest buzzword in the weed world. It’s a move that President Joe Biden has said that he would be willing to impose nationwide. The concept typically means the elimination of criminal penalties associated wi
State lawmakers in Maryland’s House of Delegates are considering a bill that would legalize marijuana and expunge convictions for some past cannabis offenses. The measure, House Bill 32 (HB 32), went before the House Judiciary Committee at a legislative hearing on Tuesday. Under the bill, possession of up to four ounces of marijuana would be legali
The Globe editorial board is correct that it’s time to end the failed war on marijuana at the federal level and begin to repair its harms to Black and brown communities (“Congressional Democrats look to end pot’s legal limbo,” Feb. 10). As Congress and the Biden administration explore what a reparative federal framework might look like, they will l
On February 5th, state lawmakers voted to legalize cannabis in Virginia and establish a recreational market. Both chambers’ initiative would legalize possession of an ounce of marijuana or less, and begin the process of expunging certain cannabis-related misdemeanors on July 1st. Retail sales are predicted to start in 2024, per the plans of both th
A total ban on smokable hemp products makes little sense. The state has time to think this through and come up with a better solution. A few weeks back, I wrote a post entitled “California Tries Again with CBD“, in which I discussed a new piece of legislation (AB-45) introduced to ostensibly provide a regulatory framework for the manufacture and sa
Cannabis advocates have long called for allowing people to treat pain with marijuana rather than opioids. A new study shows that this is exactly what happens when you give people the freedom to choose between the two. The study, published in The British Medical Association Journal, found that in United States counties, medical or recreational canna
