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Nationwide Marijuana Pardons Issued by President Biden: Understanding the Impact
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In a landmark decision on Friday, President Joe Biden declared a nationwide pardon for all citizens and lawful residents who have previously...
Republican David Joyce Spearheads Cannabis Legalization Initiative with New Bill
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The push for cannabis legalization in the United States has found an unlikely ally in Ohio - Republican Representative David Joyce. Aged 66, the...
Ohio's Recreational Cannabis Law: A Heated Debate Ahead of Legalization
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The legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio becomes effective this Thursday. This development has stirred vigorous discussions in Columbus...
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for recreational use
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Ohio voters have approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana, making it the 24th state to embrace legalization in a push that’s...
California lawmakers send cannabis cafe bill to governor for signature
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A bill that would allow California cannabis retailers to operate traditional kitchens and host events at their stores has advanced to Gov. Gavin...
North Carolina Tribe Votes To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
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For North Carolina, where both recreational and medical cannabis are both illegal under the state’s law, the outcome clears the way for the Tar...
Judge decides pause on NYS cannabis shops will remain
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here’s been another freeze on the recreational cannabis industry in New York State. A judge reversing his ruling from Friday that would’ve allowed...
North Carolina Closer To Legalizing Medical Marijuana After Senate Panel Approves Bill
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On Tuesday, a North Carolina legislative committee approved a bill legalizing medical marijuana. According to media reports, the North Carolina...
Chuck Schumer's Historic Meeting With GOP Senators To Discuss Marijuana Legalization
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On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) convened a group of Republican senators to discuss next steps for crafting a passable...
Nevada U.S. Senator Introduces Cannabis Banking Legislation
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U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev, introduced the Fair Access for Cannabis Small Business Act Thursday, which would ensure cannabis small businesses...
Biden Overhauls U.S. Policy On Marijuana, Pardons Prior Federal Offenses
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President Joe Biden took steps to overhaul U.S. policy on marijuana on Thursday by pardoning thousands of people with federal offenses for simple...
Kentucky Governor Announces Medical Cannabis Plan
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Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released a plan to make medicinal cannabis available to medical patients, saying that lawmakers have...
Cannabis reform bill fails to clear WA House
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Despite early momentum, a cannabis bill seeking to make the industry more diverse and equitable died Tuesday, failing to clear the Washington...
New York Cannabis Regulator Predicts Licensing by Fall
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New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Executive Director Chris Alexander expects the state to release its proposed cannabis industry...
US House Passes Measure That Includes Cannabis Banking
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed an American competitiveness bill Friday that includes legislation that would enable banks to serve...
Mississippi Legalizes Medical Cannabis
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Mississippi has become the 37th U.S. state to legalize medical cannabis. Governor Tate Reeves (Republican) signed yesterday, February 2...
Congress Fumbles Marijuana Reform Again, But That Might Be Good
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A last-ditch effort to pass limited federal marijuana banking reform by tucking it into Congress’s annual military spending bill failed on...
Arkansas Recreational Marijuana Supporters Push For Legalization Proposals On 2022 Ballots
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A proposed amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to legalize recreational marijuana and allow for a number of cannabis businesses proportional to...
