If there’s one thing we can count on in the Trump era—or any era touched by this chaotic orbit—it’s that the man knows how to ride a wave without getting wet. During his presidency, executive orders flew like confetti at a ticker-tape parade—on immigration, trade, social media, even dishwashers. But amid all the bluster, one topic remained conspicuously absent: marijuana. No … [Read more...] about Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
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The nuances of cannabis legalization
A five-leaflet plant known by many names, with a deep history mired in controversy, has been shaping cultures and societies far beyond its recent century of prohibition. A five-leaflet plant known by many names, with a deep history mired in controversy, has been shaping cultures and societies far beyond its recent century of prohibition. On Oct. 17, 2018, Canadians awoke to a … [Read more...] about The nuances of cannabis legalization
New Hampshire Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill
Medical cannabis is legal in New Hampshire, but recreational use has only been decriminalized, not legalized. However, the New Hampshire Senate recently approved of a cannabis legalized bill in a 14-9 vote on May 16, and it’s the farthest that any cannabis legalization bill has reached to date. If passed into law, House Bill 1633-FN-A would legalize adult-use cannabis for those … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Senate Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill
DeSantis Again Rips Into Marijuana Legalization, Warning November Ballot Measure Would Be ‘Not Good For Families’
Here’s what the Smart & Safe Florida marijuana legalization initiative would accomplish: Adults 21 and older could purchase and possess up to three ounces of cannabis for personal use. The cap for marijuana concentrates would be five grams. Medical cannabis dispensaries could “acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute marijuana products and marijuana … [Read more...] about DeSantis Again Rips Into Marijuana Legalization, Warning November Ballot Measure Would Be ‘Not Good For Families’
Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Bill To Expand State’s Marijuana Decriminalization Law As Broader Legalization Hangs In The Balance
As a bill to legalize marijuana in Hawaii hangs in the balance in the state legislature, a House committee has amended and advanced separate legislation on Thursday that would expand the state’s current decriminalization of cannabis by increasing amounts of the substance for which people would not face the threat of jail time and reducing certain financial penalties. After … [Read more...] about Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Bill To Expand State’s Marijuana Decriminalization Law As Broader Legalization Hangs In The Balance
Will recreational marijuana be on Florida’s ballot? Case heads to state Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Voters in 2016 passed a constitutional amendment that has allowed hundreds of thousands of Floridians to use medical marijuana. On Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments about a 2024 ballot proposal that would go further by allowing recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older. The political committee Smart & Safe Florida has … [Read more...] about Will recreational marijuana be on Florida’s ballot? Case heads to state Supreme Court
Voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio
Voters will decide in the upcoming election whether to legalize recreational marijuana for use by those at least 21 years old in Ohio. The proposal would allow those adults to buy and possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of concentrates. They also could grow up to six plants individually and no more than 12 in a household with multiple adults. “Ohioans have seen the … [Read more...] about Voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio
Florida voters to decide on recreational marijuana legalization on 2024 ballot
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A constitutional amendment to legalize the recreational use of marijuana could be on the Florida ballot next year. The proposed amendment is generating both support and opposition. Suncoast NORML Executive Director Chris Cano has concerns about the petition, which received enough signatures to put it on the ballot. He says if passed this could benefit the … [Read more...] about Florida voters to decide on recreational marijuana legalization on 2024 ballot
Will recreational marijuana use be legalized in Florida?
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Recreational marijuana could soon be a reality in Florida. Nearly a million verified voters have signed onto an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults in Florida. That's enough to get the issue on the ballot in 2024. CBS12's News Dylan Huberman reports on if recreational marijuana use will be legalized in Florida. … [Read more...] about Will recreational marijuana use be legalized in Florida?
Ron Fink: Legalizing Cannabis Didn’t Produce Desired Results
In 2016 California voters approved Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative. It would allow individuals who were 21 years of age or older to possess and use recreational marijuana in a private home or business licensed for onsite consumption; much like a bar serving alcohol. This was after President Barrack Obama directed the Department of Justice to … [Read more...] about Ron Fink: Legalizing Cannabis Didn’t Produce Desired Results
