New N.J. weed compromise moves forward — but it looks a lot like the last failed plan
Marijuana Industry NewsNew JerseyRecreational Marijuana January 30, 2021 0
It’s the Legislature’s second shot at a “cleanup bill” this month. The first fell apart when Black lawmakers came together in opposition, arguing that the penalties it set forth for those under 21 would disproportionately affect Black and brown youth. But this measure is not so different from that prior... Read more
Minnesota lawmakers to introduce bill to legalize marijuana
Marijuana Industry NewsMinnesotaRecreational Marijuana January 30, 2021 0
Democratic lawmakers on Monday plan to introduce legislation to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Minnesota. House Majority Leader Rep. Ryan Winkler, DFL-Golden Valley, and other DFLers plan to introduce a bill that would legalize cannabis, which they say will address criminal justice inequities and allow police to focus on... Read more
Memphis lawmaker takes aim at decriminalizing marijuana possession under an ounce in Tennessee
Marijuana Industry NewsTennessee January 29, 2021 0
You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Tennessee / Memphis lawmaker takes aim at decriminalizing marijuana possession under an ounce in Tennessee January 29, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment Memphis Representative London Lamar thinks it’s high time for Tennessee to catch up with its neighboring states.... Read more
Bill for homegrown medical marijuana withers in North Dakota Senate
Marijuana Industry NewsMedical MarijuanaNorth Dakota January 29, 2021 0
January 29, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment North Dakota’s Senate on Thursday nipped in the bud a bill that would have allowed homegrown medical marijuana. The Senate voted 42-4 to kill Senate Bill 2234. The bill by Sen. Oley Larsen, R-Minot, would have allowed registered qualified patients or designated... Read more
Michigan marijuana may be contaminated with mold, testing labs warn
Marijuana Industry NewsMichiganRecreational Marijuana January 28, 2021 0
Marijuana for sale in Michigan is contaminated with mold and yeast, a group of cannabis testing labs is warning. Moreover, the state is no longer allowing a specific marijuana testing method. But the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association said Wednesday it disagrees with the lab group’s findings, saying the state’s move to pause one... Read more
Advocates make new push to legalize recreational marijuana in Connecticut
ConnecticutMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana January 28, 2021 0
Proponents of legal cannabis in Connecticut said there’s a better than average chance a bill will pass in 2021, while opponents said the old barriers still haven’t been removed. “I’m hoping there isn’t a stumbling block to passing legislation this year,” said state Rep. Steven J. Stafstrom, D-Bridgeport, co-chair... Read more
Florida Legislators Push to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
FloridaMarijuana Industry NewsRecreational Marijuana January 28, 2021 0
State Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, and state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, are working together across the aisle on a proposal to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. “There are millions, possibly billions of dollars for cannabis being bought and sold in the illicit market. Why isn’t the state... Read more
