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State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products
The attorneys general of 21 states have called on congressional leaders to regulate intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC.
Cannabis Ballot Initiative Title Rejected by Arkansas Attorney General
In a letter, the AG explained the various issues with ballot title wording and sent suggestions back to advocates.
Hawaii Attorney General Releases Weed Legalization Plan
The Hawaii attorney general has released a proposed plan to legalize recreational marijuana, only eight months after similar legislation failed to gain the approval of state lawmakers.
Florida AG Files Challenge to Cannabis Legalization Initiative
The Florida attorney general has filed a legal challenge to a proposed recreational marijuana legalization ballot measure with the state Supreme Court.
New Jersey AG Releases Revised Drug Testing Policy for Law Enforcement
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin recently released updated drug testing policy rules for law enforcement, which was updated to help prevent police from needing to be drug tested for cannabis.
Michigan AG Says Unemployment Benefits OK for Off-The-Job Pot Use
Mighican’s attorney general is backing unemployment benefits for those fired for off-the-job cannabis use.
Ohio Attorney General Rejects Recreational Cannabis Proposal
Ohio just got dealt a blow to legalization, as the attorney general rejected a proposal for recreational cannabis.
Surgeon General States Support for Cannabis Decriminalization
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is once again speaking out in favor of decriminalized cannabis.
AG Nominee Merrick Garland Signals Hands-Off Policy For State-Legal Pot
President Biden's pick for Attorney General is pushing for a focus on more serious crimes than cannabis offenses.
Attorney General Barr Indicates Support For Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill
Unlike his predecessor, Attorney General William Barr is not actively working against states' rights.