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 initiative. Attorneys for the political committee Make It Legal Florida filed a 28-page brief Monday […]
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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 products. But their win in Springfield comes at the end of a string of defeats […]
Texas marijuana advocates get fired up to decriminalize pot in 2019
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 a sabbatical from the sauce, this Rastafarian watering hole hosted a wholly different crowd. “We’re […]
Oregon Cannabis Association Lobby Day
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 our hopes and concerns regarding a variety of issues that affect our industry. This year’s […]
More States Say Yes to Marijuana as NFL Continues to Say No
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. officials consider marijuana to have a high risk of abuse or harm, and no accepted […]
