Tag: Medical
Kentucky Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Kentucky Senate approved a bill on Thursday to legalize medical marijuana in the state—a historic first in the chamber…
Minnesota Senators Approve Major Overhaul Of Marijuana Legalization Bill, With House Previewing Similar Move
Another pair of Minnesota House and Senate committees have approved legislation to legalize marijuana for adult use in the state—with…
Oklahoma Voters Reject Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative
Oklahoma voters have rejected a ballot initiative that would have legalized marijuana for adult use in the state on Tuesday….
Cory Booker And Rand Paul File Revised Bill To Reschedule Psychedelic Breakthrough Therapies
Bipartisan and bicameral congressional lawmakers have filed an updated version of a bill to streamline the federal rescheduling of “breakthrough…
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances Through Its Seventh Committee Stop
A marijuana legalization bill cleared another Minnesota Senate committee on Wednesday, bringing the total number of panels in the chamber…
Congressman Challenges Biden Administration Officials To Provide Evidence For Positions On Marijuana Scheduling
A Democratic congressman is circulating a sign-on letter challenging Biden Administration officials who are currently engaged in a review of…
Oklahoma GOP Leaders Urge Voters To Reject Marijuana Legalization Measure On Ballot Next Week
The Oklahoma Republican Party is encouraging its members to reject a state cannabis legalization ballot measure set for a special…
Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Hemp Bills At Committee Hearing
“A thriving hemp industry in Nebraska could create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth, particularly in rural areas of…
California Announces $20 Million Grant Program To Expand Marijuana Retail Licensing In Underserved Areas
California marijuana regulators announced on Tuesday that the state is launching a first-of-its-kind grant program to support cities and counties…
Virginia GOP House Lawmakers Kill Marijuana Sales And Psilocybin Rescheduling Bills That Passed Senate
Committees in Virginia’s GOP-controlled House of Delegates on Tuesday rejected bills to start adult-use marijuana sales and create a psilocybin…
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved In Eighth House Committee And Sixth Senate Panel
More Minnesota House and Senate committees have approved companion bills to legalize marijuana, moving them closer to the floor after…
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears Fifth Senate Committee, With Former Governor Delivering Impassioned Endorsement
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota cleared its fifth Senate committee on Thursday—and it received an impassioned endorsement in…
New Hampshire Lawmakers Refine Marijuana Legalization Plan, With Vote Expected Soon
New Hampshire lawmakers working on marijuana legalization legislation met on Tuesday to refine their plan to advance the reform this…
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Approved In Fourth Senate Committee, With More Votes Set For This Week
A fourth Minnesota Senate committee has approved a bill to legalize marijuana, another step along its extended journey to the…
Virginia Bill To Reschedule Psilocybin And Create Board To Study Therapeutic Access Heads To Senate Floor
A Virginia Senate bill to establish a statewide psilocybin advisory board and move the psychedelic to a lower schedule under…
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances Through Fourth House Committee And Second Senate Panel
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota was approved in its fourth House committee and advanced through its Senate committee…
Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Bill In Another House Committee, With First Senate Hearing Set This Week
A third Minnesota House committee has approved a recently filed bill to legalize marijuana in the state, with another panel…
GOP Missouri Lawmaker Files Psilocybin Therapy Bill For 2023 Session
A Republican Missouri lawmaker filed a bill on Wednesday that would provide therapeutic access to psilocybin for people with serious…
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Would Be ‘Foolish’ Not To Sign Marijuana Legalization Bill, Senate Sponsor Says
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is set to become the next jurisdiction in the country to legalize marijuana, with a…
U.S. Virgin Islands Lawmakers Send Marijuana Legalization And Expungement Bills To Governor
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is set to join the growing ranks of jurisdictions in the country to legalize marijuana,…