A bill to legalize marijuana in Colombia was approved in its second-to-last vote in the Senate on Tuesday, bringing the country one step closer to ending prohibition. However, advocates are increasingly concerned that unrelated governmental controversies could derail the effort this year as deadlines for action quickly approach. After... Read more

A Rhode Island House committee has approved a bill that would legalize possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, while taking steps to prepare for regulated therapeutic access pending federal reform. The House Judiciary Committee, which held an initial hearing on the legislation from Rep. Brandon Potter (D) in March,... Read more

As federal agencies work to complete a marijuana scheduling review at the president’s direction, a new coalition of major cannabis companies and advocacy organizations has launched, aiming to advance the conversation in a way that embraces the potential benefits of an incremental rescheduling move even as they push for... Read more

The New York Senate has approved a bill that would provide tax relief to New York City marijuana businesses that are currently blocked from making federal deductions under an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E. While Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a budget bill last year that... Read more

A new congressional bill would provide $150 million in marijuana research funding for universities over five years, while allowing those institutions to obtain cannabis for studies through partnerships with state regulatory agencies and law enforcement. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Joe Neguse (D-CO) on Monday,... Read more

Seven in 10 Louisianans support legalizing recreational marijuana possession for adults—and nine in 10 back medical cannabis legalization—according to a new survey released as lawmakers work to enact expungements legislation. The poll from Louisiana State University (LSU) revealed a “substantial increase over the past decade in support for legalizing... Read more

The governor of Minnesota says that tribal government could possibly get a head start selling marijuana for the adult-use market within the state’s borders before private businesses are approved by regulators. While it’s expected to take more than a year for the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to... Read more

Maryland officials are now accepting applications for grants to help existing medical marijuana businesses convert into dual licensees that can serve the adult-use market when legalization takes effect next month. Also, as regulators publish new guidance for the industry, the Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that, starting on August... Read more

The California Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about prior marijuana use. After moving through four committees, the legislation from Sen. Steven Bradford (D) passed on the floor in a 29-9 vote on Tuesday, sending it to the Assembly for consideration. It... Read more

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has signed a bill to bolster marijuana-related protections for working professionals in the state—effectively codifying an executive order he issued last year. The legislation from Sen. Kevin Van Winkle (R), which was approved by the legislature last month, prohibits regulators from denying or revoking... Read more