Vermont Legislature Legalizes Marijuana, Makes History | Phillip Smith
MONTPELIER, VT — Vermont has made history after the legislature passed a marijuana legalization bill into law. With Gov. Phil Scott’s signature on Monday, Vermont became the first state to have freed the weed via the legislative process, as opposed to through a voter initiative. The new law, House Bill 511, legalizes the possession of up to […]
Vermont Legislature Legalizes Marijuana, Makes History | The Daily Chronic
New Jersey Governor Calls for ‘Patients First’ Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program | Paul Armentano
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order on Tuesday calling on state regulators to review the state’s eight-year-old medical cannabis access program and to recommend ways to increase participation from patients and physicians. “Our goal is to modernize the program in New Jersey, bring it up to current standards, and put patients first,” he said. […]
New Jersey Governor Calls for ‘Patients First’ Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program | The Daily Chronic
54 Lawmakers to Trump: Don’t Let Sessions Break Your Marijuana Promise | Justin Strekal
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, January 24th, fifty-four members of Congress representing both political parties sent a letter to President Trump denouncing the recent rescinding of the Cole Memo by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Led by Senator Elizabeth Warren on the Senate side and Representative Jared Polis in the House, the signers stated: “These new policies have helped eliminate […]
54 Lawmakers to Trump: Don’t Let Sessions Break Your Marijuana Promise | The Daily Chronic
Medical Marijuana Protections Extended as Part of Temporary Federal Budget Agreement | Paul Armentano
WASHINGTON, DC — A recently approved plan by the members of the US House and Senate to temporarily extend federal funding through February 8, 2018 also extends provisions protecting statewide medical cannabis programs from federal interference. The short-term funding plan authorizes the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment to remain in place for the time being. The amendment, enacted by Congress […]
Medical Marijuana Protections Extended as Part of Temporary Federal Budget Agreement | The Daily Chronic
Vermont Legislature Approves Noncommercial Marijuana Legalization Bill | Phillip Smith
MONTPELIER, VT — The Vermont Senate Wednesday took a final vote on a bill that would legalize the possession and cultivation of small amounts of marijuana, but not taxed and regulated sales. Gov. Phil Scott has said he will sign the bill into law. If and when he does, Vermont will become the first state […]
Vermont Legislature Approves Noncommercial Marijuana Legalization Bill | The Daily Chronic
Vermont Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization | Drug Policy Alliance
MONTPELIER, VT — The Vermont Senate approved a bill Wednesday allowing adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce of marijuana, and to cultivate up to two mature and four immature cannabis plants. Vermont’s Republican Governor, Phil Scott, has indicated he will approve the bill. Vermont is set to join eight other U.S. states […]
Vermont Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization | The Daily Chronic
NORML Endorses Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Access Initiative SQ 788 | NORML
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) this week announced their endorsement of Oklahoma’s State Question 788, a statewide ballot measure that provides patients regulated access to medical cannabis. Oklahomans will go to vote on the measure on June 26. State Qestion 788 is a patient-centric plan that empowers […]
NORML Endorses Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Access Initiative SQ 788 | The Daily Chronic
New York Lawmakers Hold Public Hearing on Legalizing Marijuana for Adult Use | Drug Policy Alliance
NEW YORK, NY — On January 11, 2018, the New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Codes, Health, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse will convene a public hearing to discuss the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, S.3040A/A.3506A), a bill that would legalize the production, distribution, and use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21. […]
New York Lawmakers Hold Public Hearing on Legalizing Marijuana for Adult Use | The Daily Chronic
Oklahoma Voters to Decide in June on Sweeping Medical Marijuana Initiative | NORML
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Oklahoma voters will decide this June on State Question 788 – a statewide ballot measure legalizing the use, cultivation, and distribution of medical cannabis to qualified patients. NORML has endorsed the initiative and is working with the Vote Yes on 788 campaign to build a broad coalition of support in favor of the measure. Oklahomans will vote on the […]
Oklahoma Voters to Decide in June on Sweeping Medical Marijuana Initiative | The Daily Chronic
Vermont Lawmakers Send Marijuana Legalization Bill to Governor’s Desk | NORML
MONTPELIER, VT — Members of the House and Senate have given final approval to legislation removing criminal and civil penalties for the possession and cultivation of marijuana by those age 21 and over in Vermont. House Bill 511 legalizes the possession of one ounce of cannabis by adults, and also permits home cultivation of up to six marijuana […]
Vermont Lawmakers Send Marijuana Legalization Bill to Governor’s Desk | The Daily Chronic