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Virginia’s Legislature just passed a legalization bill—but it’s not a done deal

The two chambers must work through a reconciliation bill before Gov. Ralph Northam can sign it into law.
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Marijuana Bills Can Officially Take Shape In Senate

Marijuana Bills Can Officially Take Shape In Senate
We could soon learn the details of the marijuana legalization package that Senate leadership promised in the coming months.
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How Cannabis Friendly Is Biden’s New Administration? Part 1: Merrick Garland’s DOJ

How Cannabis Friendly Is Biden’s New Administration? Part 1: Merrick Garland’s DOJ
Cabinet appointees have the power to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
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Does Democratic Senate Really Have Enough Power To Legalize Marijuana Nationwide?

Does Democratic Senate Really Have Enough Power To Legalize Marijuana Nationwide?
Anything designed to legalize marijuana at the national level will require bipartisan support to go the distance.
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Idaho politicians ready to ‘blow up the state constitution’ to prevent legalization

BOISE, Idaho — As legal marijuana becomes a reality in every corner of the US, a cadre of prohibitionists in Idaho is putting up a fight. 72% of Idaho residents support medical marijuana legalization. Lawmakers in Boise are telling them they&#821…

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What US Government Could Learn From Oregon’s New Drug Decriminalization Law

What US Government Could Learn From Oregon’s New Drug Decriminalization Law
Oregon decriminalized the possession of all drugs in the November 2020 election. The law officially goes into effect on February 1, 2021.
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Don’t Get Too Excited About President Biden’s Ban On Private Prisons

Don’t Get Too Excited About President Biden’s Ban On Private Prisons
While the implications of the order are noble, it will do very little to destroy the private prison complex. 
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Says Nationwide Marijuana Reform Is On

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Says Nationwide Marijuana Reform Is On
The new king of Capitol Hill says cannabis will get a fair shake this year once the session gets moving.
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