Take This Short Survey to Help Shape Marijuana Policy in New York | Mary Kruger
How much cannabis do you consume? How much do you pay for your cannabis? How much extra would you pay for cannabis delivery? How often do you share your cannabis with friends? New York State plans to legalize cannabis for adult-use with the 2019 Budget in April. The time is NOW to make your voice […]
Take This Short Survey to Help Shape Marijuana Policy in New York | The Daily Chronic
Nebraska Marijuana Policy Reform Advocates Establish Campaign Committee to Support 2020 Ballot Initiative | Marijuana Policy Project
The group, Nebraskans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, will prioritize a medical marijuana ballot initiative and is researching additional marijuana reform opportunitiesTwo Nebraska state senators, Anna Wishart and Adam Morfeld, will lead a newly formed campaign committee, Nebraskans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, for the purpose of running a 2020 ballot initiative to reform marijuana laws in […]
Nebraska Marijuana Policy Reform Advocates Establish Campaign Committee to Support 2020 Ballot Initiative | The Daily Chronic
Maine’s Medical Marijuana Omnibus Bill Goes Into Effect | Kate Zawidzki
Today, the omnibus medical marijuana bill that was passed last spring goes into effect. The bill makes major improvements to Maine’s medical marijuana program. Among some of the changes, the legislation: removes the qualifying condition list so that any Mainer can use medical marijuana so long as their doctor thinks it would be helpful for them; eliminates […]
Maine’s Medical Marijuana Omnibus Bill Goes Into Effect | The Daily Chronic
Missouri’s Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect | NORML
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri’s Amendment 2, the state’s voter-initiated medical cannabis access law, took effect on Thursday, December 6th. Sixty-six percent of voters approved the measure in November, while rejecting a pair of competing initiatives. State regulators have 180 days from the law’s enactment date to make available application forms to patients seeking to register to grow and/or possess medical […]
Missouri’s Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect | The Daily Chronic
Medical Marijuana is Florida Law, Let’s Act Like It | Norm Kent
Two years ago, Florida citizens voted for and passed a constitutional amendment allowing our residents to use marijuana medicinally. The law passed overwhelmingly, with nearly 72 percent of the vote. No recount was required. In this hotly contested and partisan state, no candidate running for statewide office won with that much of a majority. Candidate “Cannabis” […]
Medical Marijuana is Florida Law, Let’s Act Like It | The Daily Chronic
Home Prices Spike Following Opening of Marijuana Retailers | NORML
FORT COLLINS, CO — The opening of marijuana retailers is positively associated with rising neighborhood home values, according to data published in the journal Contemporary Economic Policy. Colorado State University researchers assessed the impact of dispensary openings in Denver on home prices in the immediate vicinity. They reported: “[A] new dispensary opening increases house prices by 7.7 percent […]
Home Prices Spike Following Opening of Marijuana Retailers | The Daily Chronic
Utah Lawmakers Seek to Replace Voter-Initiated Medical Marijuana Law | Paul Armentano
Utah lawmakers convened a special legislative session Monday to debate proposed replacement legislation to the state’s newly approved voter-initiated medical cannabis access law. A majority of voters in November decided ‘yes’ on Proposition 2: The Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Legislators are now seeking to significantly curtail the law by replacing it with separate so-called ‘compromise’ legislation. Lawmakers […]
Utah Lawmakers Seek to Replace Voter-Initiated Medical Marijuana Law | The Daily Chronic
Utah Legislature Passes Compromise Medical Marijuana Law | Marijuana Policy Project
SALT LAKE CITY — In a special session today, the Utah Legislature enacted a compromise medical marijuana law that will replace the ballot initiative approved by voters on Election Day. The compromise bill is more restrictive than the law established by Proposition 2, which was supported by the Marijuana Policy Project and Utah advocates. In […]
Utah Legislature Passes Compromise Medical Marijuana Law | The Daily Chronic
Utah Lawmakers Replace Voter-Initiated Medical Marijuana Law | Paul Armentano
Lawmakers voted in a special legislative session on Monday to replace the state’s voter-initiated medical cannabis access program. The former law, Proposition 2: The Utah Medical Cannabis Act – was approved by 53 percent of voters on November 6. NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri criticized lawmakers’ decision. “Lawmakers should have respected the will of the voters and should have […]
Utah Lawmakers Replace Voter-Initiated Medical Marijuana Law | The Daily Chronic
New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill | NORML
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, November 26, New Jersey Senate and Assembly lawmakers voted in favor of legislation that seeks to regulate the adult use marijuana market. Members of a 26-member joint committee decided to move forward the legislation: Senate Bill 2703 and Assembly Bill 4497: The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory and Expungement Aid Modernization Act. Lawmakers […]
New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill | The Daily Chronic