Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) says he’s “sure” he’ll end up vetoing a bill that would legalize and fund a Burlington facility where people could use currently prohibited drugs in a medically supervised environment, explaining that he’s “philosophically and pragmatically opposed” to the measure despite support from local leaders.... Read more

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) paid a visit to a marijuana manufacturing facility in Sacramento this week, touring the operation and speaking with staff as he continues his push for federal legalization. Just weeks after reintroducing the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) with 17 other Democratic senators, Booker took... Read more

The governor of Wisconsin says he’s “hopeful” that the November election will lead to Democratic control of the legislature, which will position the state to finally legalize marijuana. At a stop on his “Pothole Patrol” tour on Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers (D) was asked about the recent vote to... Read more

States have carried out “great experiments” with marijuana legalization that have given Americans “more freedoms,” including in conservative jurisdictions, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says. As Schumer continues to push for cannabis banking legislation and a legalization bill he recently unveiled, the senator was asked on Wednesday whether... Read more

A Pennsylvania GOP senator says the state is “getting close” to legalizing marijuana, but the job will only get done if House and Senate leaders sit down with the governor and “work it out.” At a rally organized by ResponsiblePA on Tuesday, Sens. Dan Laughlin (R), Sharif Street (D)... Read more