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Jamaica Considering Cannabis Legalization Bill
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2015Read moreThe Jamaican cabinet approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and grant businesses licenses for developing medicinal marijuana.
After Suing Colorado Over Recreational Cannabis, Nebraska Now Proposes New Medical Marijuana Legislation
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2015Read moreNebraska has proposed a new law that would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite the fact that it is currently suing Colorado for their legalization of recreational cannabis.
New York Senator Introduces Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on January 21, 2015Read moreSenator Liz Krueger submitted the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which would legalize the growing, use, and possession of cannabis by New York residents ages 18 and up.
New Bills Present Trafficking Concerns and a California Senator Remains Defiantly Anti-Legalization: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on January 20, 2015Read moreMore states continue to introduce promising legislation for cannabis in 2015. Here are the cannabis legislation updates for the week, including a few that may surprise you:
Georgia Governor Cuts Medical Marijuana Bill, Putting Patients at Risk
Lisa Rough - Published on January 20, 2015Read moreGovernor Nathan Deal indicated that he would be supportive of an expanded medical marijuana bill in Georgia. However, he backed out at the last minute.
Indiana’s Cannabis Policy May Be Getting an Upgrade
Lisa Rough - Published on January 15, 2015Read moreIndiana Senate Bill 284 would legalize the production of hemp and cannabis by local Indiana farmers and create a medical marijuana system.
Washington, D.C. Challenges Cannabis Legalization Ruling
Lisa Rough - Published on January 15, 2015Read moreWashington, D.C. City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson submitted a new cannabis legalization initiative to Congress for review, defying previous efforts by Congress to veto the measure.
One Year Later: The Pros and Cons of Colorado’s Legal Recreational Cannabis Market
Lisa Rough - Published on January 14, 2015Read moreIt’s been a little over a year since Colorado debuted the United States’ (and the world’s) first legal recreational cannabis market. Let’s examine how things are looking for Colorado.
Mexican Drug Cartels Turning to Other Drug Crops Due to Cannabis Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on January 13, 2015Read moreWith cannabis legalization continuing to negatively impact Mexican cartel profits, farmers have turned to opium poppies as their new illegal cash crop.
Florida Fights for Medical Marijuana and Potentially Good News for Georgia Patients: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on January 12, 2015Read moreProgress is everywhere and change is imminent! Will 2015 bring legalization to more states? Let’s see what’s happening in cannabis news: