The Minnesota state legislature on Saturday passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, capping off a legislative process that saw dozens of committees scrutinize the proposal before its passage. The bill now heads to the desk of Democratic Gov. …
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Delaware Legalized Cannabis. When Will Legal Sales Begin?
It’ll be a while before adults can line up for recreational sales. Delaware is the 22nd state to legalize adult-use cannabis, and like many others that legalized weed, it will take a while before consumers can line up for the first day of sales. In New…
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Petition Effort Begins For The Third Time
‘This time we have a lot more time to do it and we’re excited to get back out there and see Nebraskans rise to the occasion yet again’. Another effort to get medical cannabis on Nebraska ballots got underway Thursday. In 2020 the effort got enough sign…
Your Burning Questions About California Cannabis Laws Answered
Got a sticky question about what’s legal and what’s not in the state and on the street? We’ve got answers. Go anywhere in San Francisco and you’re bound to smell it: the pungent whiff of cannabis. Marijuana has been legal in California for medical use …
Michigan Civil Service Commission Considers Ending Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing For Gov Workers
Michigan officials are moving closer to the idea of ending pre-employment cannabis testing for most government job applicants and providing those who have been penalized in the past over positive THC tests with the opportunity to have their sanctions r…
Cannabis Isn’t Legal Nationwide, But Americans Increasingly Approve of It
America’s on board Cannabis may face financial and regulatory malaise in the US, but that isn’t affecting the perceptions of consumers, who increasingly approve of it. A survey of nearly 4,400 US marijuana consumers and 1,200 nonusers shows how accepta…
New York State Issued Cannabis Lounge Consumption Guidelines
State cannabis regulators have framed draft regulations for businesses that will serve as venues for the controlled consumption of marijuana. On-site consumption lounges were envisioned in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act approved in 2021, the…
Delaware Becomes 22nd State To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, Bypassing Governor’s Signature
Delaware is the latest state to embrace the green revolution, becoming the 22nd state to fully legalize recreational marijuana. The state’s legislature recently enacted two bills: House Bill 1 (HB 1) removes all penalties for marijuana use or possessio…
The Newest NYC Dispensary Is a Women-Owned White-Glove Experience
After perhaps too long, recreational weed was finally made legal across New York State in March 2021. Since then, New York City has slowly rolled out four legal dispensaries—each operated by individuals or organizations selected for their charitable mi…
Social Equity Cannabis Entrepreneurs Still Face Hurdles, Demand Action From State
Representatives of 17 local organizations urged Illinois lawmakers to take action on social equity legislation for cannabis licenses before their session wraps in Springfield next week. As CBS 2’s Tara Molina reported, issues at the state level are sti…