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The optimistic comments came after Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie questioned whether lawmakers would have enough time to resolve thorny questions surrounding legalization.

It’s the latest sign that the world is warming to the health benefits of a plant that for decades has been dismissed as a dangerous drug.

The action by the Baltimore State’s Attorney comes the same week she announced her office will no longer prosecute any cannabis possession cases, regardless of quantity.

The hemp movement has produced many heroes we can celebrate wholeheartedly, including activists, scientists, authors, and a few of the nation’s Founding Fathers. Here’s the story of seven who truly changed the game.

The governor and state leaders are 90% in agreement on a bill to end prohibition. That final 10% is stubborn, though.

Cannabis farmers markets were common during Washington state’s medical-only days, before patients and customers were pushed into state-licensed stores.

The state’s attorney in Baltimore says her office will not prosecute any marijuana possession cases, regardless of quantity or an individual’s prior criminal record.

As the state nears the four-year mark since creating the framework to sell medical cannabis, the latest estimate for availability seems to be summer—maybe. Or fall. Or later.

Two lawmakers have proposed legislation that would legalize adult-use cannabis, hoping to start what they acknowledge will be a long and contentious discussion.

State officials said Friday that Maine rescinded a winning bid from BOTEC, a Los Angeles consultant, to help craft the rules about key issues.