Lawmakers

Nevada Lawmakers Introduce Psilocybin, MDMA Research Bill

Two Democratic senators from Nevada introduced a bill last week to allow research into psilocybin, psychedelic mushrooms and MDMA, drawing inspiration from states like Oregon and Colorado where such substances…

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Introduce Magic Mushroom Bill

If the federal government approves psilocybin, a pair of Rhode Island legislators hope the state is ready to reap the benefits. The bill under consideration would “decriminalize the use of…

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Proposals To Crack Down on ‘Pop Up’ Weed Clinics Rejected by South Dakota Lawmakers

An attempt to curb so-called “pop-up” medical cannabis clinics in South Dakota was rejected by state lawmakers on Wednesday. Forum News Service Report The state Senate Committee on Health and…

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North Carolina Lawmakers Renew Medical Cannabis Push

The North Carolina Legislature will once again host the debate on medical marijuana legalization as supporters hope the 2023 session will be better than last year. Local news station WNCN…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Will Introduce Bill Allowing Farmers To Grow Medical Pot

Two Pennsylvania legislators want to create new opportunities for farmers in the state to grow medical marijuana. Rep. Melissa L. Schusterman and Rep. Ismail Smith Wade El, both Democrats, detailed…

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Washington Lawmakers Propose Raising Taxes on Higher Potency Weed

Cannabis consumers in Washington State may soon be subject to “Dunk Tux.” Members of Congress have introduced a bill to tax marijuana products based on their percentage of THC. In…

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Delaware Lawmakers Renew Effort To Legalize Pot

Democrats in Delaware carried out what has become an annual legislative ritual last week by introducing measures to legalize recreational marijuana. And, according to modern tradition, their biggest obstacle remains…

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South Dakota Senate Authorizes Lawmakers To Set Medical Pot Conditions

South Dakota legislators on Thursday took a step toward making significant changes to the state’s medical cannabis program. The Republican-controlled state Senate approved a bill that expanded the list of…

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Ohio Lawmakers File Medical Cannabis Revamp Bill

Two Republican lawmakers in Ohio introduced a bill to amend the state’s medical marijuana law, creating a new state agency to oversee programs and make medical marijuana available to more…

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Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Changes to Recreational Pot Program

It’s only been a week since legal marijuana sales began in Connecticut, but lawmakers there are already considering changes to the new law. CTPost report On the first day of…

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Tennessee Lawmakers Unveil Cannabis Legalization Bill

This week, two Democratic legislators in Tennessee introduced a bill that would legalize both medical marijuana and adult-use marijuana in the state. The bill is known as “Making All Cannabis…

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U.S. Virgin Islands Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Legalization Bill

Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands last week passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states and territories in the country that have legalized cannabis use…

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Kansas Lawmakers Plan To Introduce Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

Kansas lawmakers met last week to discuss legalizing medical marijuana, with plans to introduce the bill when Congress reopens next year. Attempts to legalize cannabis for medical purposes follow last…

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Prepare Legalization Bill

New Hampshire Public Radio reported that “the top Republicans and Democrats in the New Hampshire House of Representatives are teaming up to introduce legislation to legalize the possession and retail…

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Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Bill to Regulate Cannabis

A proposed bill that would bring greater restrictions on cannabis use in the country was withdrawn by Thai lawmakers on Wednesday. Bloomberg report The lawmakers “voted 198 to 136 in…

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California Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Workers’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use

On Tuesday, California lawmakers finally approved a bill to protect employees who use marijuana outside of work. If approved by the governor, California would become her seventh state in the…

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California Lawmakers Approve Bill Authorizing Safe Consumption Sites

The California Senate this week passed a law authorizing safe places of consumption in the state, taking another step in efforts to curb the sharp rise in drug overdose deaths.…

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Republican Wisconsin Lawmakers Disapprove of Governor’s Weed Legalization Plans

Many Republican-controlled parliaments have already said after Governor Tony Evers (D) announced that his next budget request would include a full marijuana legalization plan. Wisconsin’s Journey to Legalize Marijuana Before…

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