Most Americans now live in a legal marijuana state – and most have at least one dispensary in their county March 3, 2024 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments Marijuana is illegal under federal law, but most Americans now live in a state that has legalized the drug. And most also have at least one cannabis dispensary in their county, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. The analysis… Read More→
New Hampshire cannabis legalization bill shaped in part by Sununu has momentum – and critics February 27, 2024 AggregatedNews New Hampshire 0 Comments New Hampshire’s latest cannabis legalization effort is moving toward familiar territory: approved by the House but with uncertain chances in the Senate. That crossover has historically been perilous; the Senate has consistently voted down cannabis legalization efforts. This time, supporters… Read More→
Biden missing opportunity on legalizing marijuana, advocates warn February 24, 2024 AggregatedNews Federal 0 Comments Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with his reluctance to take bigger steps to legalize marijuana at the federal level. The Biden administration has opened several avenues for marijuana reform including issuing federal pardons for… Read More→
Most Americans want legal pot. Here’s why feds are taking so long to change old rules. February 18, 2024 AggregatedNews Federal 0 Comments Marijuana remains in an odd legal limbo in the United States, and there's one organization at the center of it: The Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA has for decades held that marijuana is among the most dangerous, highly addictive drugs and… Read More→
President Biden Needs Cannabis To Win In 2024. Here’s Why. January 25, 2024 AggregatedNews Federal 0 Comments A recent poll found positive impressions of President Biden improve by double-digits if he reschedules cannabis. The youth rejoiced when President Biden pushed through hard-fought financial aid in the form an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness. This move will offer relief… Read More→
Ohio voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Why Indiana is unlikely to do the same November 9, 2023 AggregatedNews Indiana 0 Comments Ohio voters' decision Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana paves the way for its availability in three of the four states neighboring Indiana. Still, Hoosiers are not likely to see strides on marijuana legalization. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb historically has said he… Read More→
Grassroots Support for Legalizing Marijuana Hits Record 70% November 8, 2023 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal 0 Comments Seven in 10 Americans think marijuana use should be legal, the highest level yet after holding steady at 68% for three years. The latest results are based on a Gallup poll conducted Oct. 2-23. Aside from those in favor, 29%… Read More→
Legalizing Marijuana Hasn’t Made Roads Less Safe October 26, 2023 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments So far, 23 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized marijuana for personal use. But has easy access to cannabis led to more traffic accidents? Find out. In California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada – four states that fully legalized marijuana in… Read More→
Ron DeSantis thinks pot is a menace to society. His biggest backer is working to legalize it. September 20, 2023 AggregatedNews Florida 1 Comment Ron DeSantis is no fan of weed. The Florida governor recently called recreational pot a “real problem,” lamented marijuana’s “stench” and grimly warned that “drugs are killing this country.” There’s just one hitch: The person effectively running DeSantis’ presidential campaign is orchestrating… Read More→
Germans stage rally demanding legalization of cannabis August 13, 2023 AggregatedNews Germany 0 Comments Hundreds of people joined the annual cannabis legalization protest in Germany's capital Berlin on Saturday, days before the cabinet is due to discuss a draft law that will overturn a ban on the drug. Police said between 500-600 people took part in the Hanfparade (Hemp Parade). The numbers… Read More→
Some Minnesota hemp growers see new marijuana law as a threat to their industry July 23, 2023 AggregatedNews Minnesota 1 Comment Do not count Ted Galaty of Zumbrota a fan of Minnesota’s new marijuana law. On Aug. 1, a red-letter day for marijuana advocates will arrive. Adults will be able legally to smoke weed under a new law that is expected to ignite… Read More→
North Carolina tribe may legalize recreational marijuana use, expand dispensary sales July 17, 2023 AggregatedNews Native American Tribal Lands, North Carolina 0 Comments The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will soon vote on whether to legalize adult use of marijuana on tribal lands in North Carolina. If the measure passes, the tribe’s 57,000-acre Qualla Boundary in the western part of the state would… Read More→
Florida attorney general rejects recreational marijuana amendment June 28, 2023 AggregatedNews Florida 1 Comment Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a brief with the Florida Supreme Court detailing why she believes the proposed measure to legalize recreational marijuana should not be placed on the ballot for voters to decide. She may oppose the… Read More→
Colombia senate votes down recreational marijuana bill June 22, 2023 AggregatedNews Colombia 0 Comments Colombia's Senate voted down a measure to approve the sale of recreational cannabis to adults late on Tuesday, although supporters including the government of leftist President Gustavo Petro said they would continue to pursue legalization. The South American country already… Read More→
2 ways recreational marijuana could soon be legal in Ohio June 16, 2023 AggregatedNews Ohio 0 Comments COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — New bipartisan legislation introduced by two state lawmakers from Northeast Ohio would legalize adult recreational use of cannabis in the state. And at the ballot box this November, Ohio voters may be able to decide whether… Read More→