marijuana legalization

Will Pennsylvania Legalize Cannabis in 2023? And If So, How?

Will 2023 be the year Pennsylvania legalizes cannabis? Lawmakers have a new bill, but will need to win enough support…

July 11, 2023

California Finally Clearing Cannabis Records. Will Lessons Be Learned?

California officials have announced that they're finally making substantial progress on clearing old marijuana criminal records—but they’re seven years too…

July 6, 2023

As Cannabis Legalization Takes Effect in Maryland, Who Will Benefit?

On July 1, adult-use cannabis legalization officially takes effect in Maryland. Adults over 21 can legally purchase and possess cannabis,…

June 29, 2023

Feds Say They Aim to Finish Cannabis Scheduling Review “This Year”

The head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is aiming to present President Joe Biden…

June 16, 2023

Rhode Island Expunges Over 23,000 Cannabis Possession Records

The Rhode Island judiciary system has expunged more than 23,000 marijuana possession records, completing the first phase of cannabis relief…

June 9, 2023

Colombia Is Now Very Close to Legalizing Cannabis

Lawmakers in Colombia have advanced a bill that would legalize cannabis for all adults. It has one more hurdle to…

June 8, 2023

Bill to Stop Employers Asking About Past Cannabis Use Passes CA Senate

The California Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about prior marijuana use. After…

June 2, 2023

CA Uses Cannabis Tax Revenues for Community Reinvestment. And Cops.

California is awarding over $50 million to support and invest in communities that suffered the highest marijuana arrest rates before…

May 31, 2023

The Way Forward for Cannabis and Racial Justice

The way forward first involves looking back. It requires us to acknowledge and understand the history that led us to…

May 24, 2023

Minnesota to Become 23rd State to Fully Legalize Cannabis

Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize cannabis for adult use. The House and Senate have sent…

May 23, 2023