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Recreational marijuana may be on Florida ballot; here’s why leading pot advocate isn’t happy

A leader in the Florida cannabis community fears a proposed recreational marijuana initiative may be doomed because it offers little change for consumers, but provides a bigger market for the medical marijuana giant backing the proposal. The Adult Personal Use…

After election, marijuana advocates look to next states

Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri. Though it soon will become legal for adults to possess and ingest cannabis, it could take a couple…

While advocates continue to debate the ballot question, state bureaucrats prepare for legal cannabis

October 21, 2022
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Maryland
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A Maryland House of Delegates committee established to ensure a smooth transition to legalized cannabis reviewed a report Tuesday on how the cannabis industry would be regulated by two state agencies. The report serves as an update based on legislation approved this…

Idaho Activists Push to get Marijuana Decriminalization on 2022 Ballot

Idaho activists are pushing to get a measure that would decriminalize the possession of up to 3 ounces of marijuana on the November 2022 ballot in a campaign calling for Idaho to “legalize the drive”. The measure would make it…

Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation in Alabama

Alabama became the latest state to create a medical marijuana program when Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed legislation to provide for state-licensed dispensaries to sell Alabama-grown and processed marijuana to Alabama citizens with a state medical marijuana card. Marijuana…

A bill to expand Texas’ medical marijuana program started moving in the Senate. Advocates worry time is running out.

With less than two weeks left in Texas' legislative session, an effort to expand the state's medical marijuana program gained new life on Thursday after weeks of outcry from advocates who said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was blocking the proposal. The Texas…

Mexico is poised to legalize marijuana, but advocates don’t like the details

November 9, 2020
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Mexico
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It's the moment for which advocates of legal marijuana here have been waiting: Mexican lawmakers, working under a court order, have until mid-December to finalize rules that will make the country the world's largest market for legal pot. Advocates have…

Advocates to drop their legal challenge over Utah’s marijuana initiative

September 15, 2020
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Utah
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The last major court dispute over Utah’s controversial Proposition 2, legalizing medical marijuana, is over — for now. Patient advocates announced Monday they were ending what remained of a lawsuit filed against the state Legislature’s 2018 move to replace the voter-approved…

Recreational pot supporters in Florida fire back on new law

With a hearing next week in the Florida Supreme Court, backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow people to use recreational marijuana are disputing arguments by the state Senate that a new law should help block the ballot…

Marijuana advocates hit unexpected roadblocks

Advocates of legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes scored their most significant legislative victory of the year Friday when the Illinois state House gave final approval to a measure allowing residents over the age of 21 to purchase and use cannabis…

Texas marijuana advocates get fired up to decriminalize pot in 2019

January 3, 2019
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Texas
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On a typical night, Flamingo Cantina is packed with patrons seeking out its "good vibes music." But on the unusually quiet Wednesday after New Year's Eve, as the buzzed frat boys and trashed tourists who flock to Austin's Sixth Street take…

Oregon Cannabis Association Lobby Day

March 21, 2017
Matt Walstatter
Oregon
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By Matt Walstatter Once a year during the legislative session, members of the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) descend on the state capital in Salem for a lobby day. This is our opportunity to engage with lawmakers, discuss pending legislation and share…

More States Say Yes to Marijuana as NFL Continues to Say No

November 21, 2016
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Organizations & Associations, Policy & Legal
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Voters in seven more states said "yes" to marijuana this month. Pot now is legal for recreational or medicinal use in more than half the country. It's still against federal law and classified as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning U.S.…