As of now, 33 states have legalized cannabis in some way. And for the first time ever, a bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level will reach the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. However, with the Senate currently occupied primarily by Republicans who are unlikely to vote in favor of the bill, the power remains at the hands of state governments. In … [Read more...] about 5 States Prepare to Vote on Cannabis Legalization
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Illinois Social Equity Applicants Want to Delay Lottery Licensing Program
According to a 2017 survey by Marijuana Moment, just 19% of those who launched a cannabis business and/or have an ownership stake in a cannabis company are racial minorities.The need for social equity within the cannabis industry is pressing. Hard. And while many states have been pushing to increase their programs to right some of the wrongs done by the War on … [Read more...] about Illinois Social Equity Applicants Want to Delay Lottery Licensing Program
Maine Issues First Recreational Cannabis Licenses
Maine has officially issued its first adult-use cannabis licenses, launching retail sales to the public on October 9th, 2020. The first two dispensaries to receive licenses are Theory Wellness of Maine in South Portland, and Sweet Relief Shop in Northport. The newly-licensed entities represent the very first establishments in Maine’s burgeoning adult use … [Read more...] about Maine Issues First Recreational Cannabis Licenses
Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Cannabis?
It’s official. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-CA, has joined former Vice President Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket. During their first joint interview last weekend, the pair discussed cannabis criminalization and drug policy reform. Harris, who previously called for more law enforcement officers in the streets in her 2009 book Smart on Crime, took time … [Read more...] about Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Cannabis?
Penn. Gov. Tom Wolf Pushes for Legalization in Fall Legislative Agenda
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf took to Twitter on Tuesday, August 25th to share his fall legislative agenda for providing relief to families, recovery for businesses, and government reform. “We have $1B in CARES Act funding to help fund these initiatives,” reads the Tweet. Cannabis Legalization In the outline of his agenda, Gov. Wolf also requests that the … [Read more...] about Penn. Gov. Tom Wolf Pushes for Legalization in Fall Legislative Agenda