marijuana legalization

Work on MN Marijuana Record Expungements “Well Underway”

Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety posted an update on the state’s mandated expungement of thousands of marijuana-related criminal records on…

January 5, 2024

SMOKEOUT Act Aims New Crackdown at Unlicensed NY Cannabis Stores

A New York State bill would give cities and towns new enforcement powers to target and shut down unlicensed cannabis…

January 4, 2024

US Prospects for Cannabis Legalization in 2024

Among countless political situations to watch in 2024, Florida will draw outsize attention. Home to leading Republican pesidential candidate Donald…

January 2, 2024

Ohio Republicans’ Bid to Gut Cannabis Legalization Insults Voters

Less than a month ago, Ohio voters approved marijuana use, possession and sales for adults. It was a 57-43 percent…

December 6, 2023

South Africa Poised to Break From Apartheid-Era Cannabis Prohibition

South Africa has taken a big step toward decriminalization, or limited legalization, of cannabis. The country won’t be opening up…

November 21, 2023

Ohio Legalizes Cannabis: What Did We Learn and What Happens Next?

Ohio has become the 24th US state to legalize marijuana for adult use. After a contentious campaign, voters firmly approved…

November 9, 2023

Ohio Cannabis Legalization: Early Voting Amid Contentious Campaign

Ohio voters are already starting to decide on a ballot measure to legalize cannabis for adult use. Early voting began…

October 17, 2023

Wisconsin’s New Cannabis Legalization Bill Faces Tough Odds

Two Wisconsin lawmakers are introducing a bill to legalize cannabis for adult use, in a state that currently doesn't permit…

September 26, 2023

“Our Reparations”—Black PA Lawmakers Demand Equity in Legalization

A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers spoke on September 22 about the path ahead for marijuana legalization in the state, emphasizing…

September 25, 2023

Federal Review Officially Recommends Moving Cannabis to Schedule III

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is officially recommending that marijuana be moved from Schedule I…

August 31, 2023