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Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Expanded Medical Cannabis Rules
Mississippi lawmakers are working on expanding medical cannabis access so that more patients in the state can find relief.
Rhode Island Legalization Bill Set for Early 2022 Introduction
A bill to legalize cannabis will be introduced early next year in Rhode Island much to the joy of local enthusiasts and advocates.
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill
In an unusual move, the legislature in Costa Rica referred pending cannabis reform language to the country’s highest court in October. As of early December, “Sala IV” found nothing unconstitutional in the current proposal to legalize cannabis—so the ball is back in the hands of the legislature.
There are Surprisingly Few Places to Smoke in Weed-Legal States
With recreational weed legal in eight states and the District of Columbia and medical marijuana legal in twenty-nine…
Indiana’s CBD Mess: Crackdown One Day, Apology the Next
In April, Indiana lawmakers passed a house bill that allows people to use cannabidiol (CBD) and calls for a…
Oregon State Bar Creates Cannabis Law Section
According to the Willamette Week, the Oregon State Bar just added a smoking section. So what does that…
Illinois: Governor to Expand Medical Marijuana Law
Democrat Gov. Patrick Quinn signed legislation yesterday expanding the state’s nascent medical cannabis law. As enacted, Senate Bill…
Federal Drug Offenders Eligible for Early Release?
Tens of thousands of inmates currently serving time in federal prison for drug offenses could soon have their…
Spokane’s First Legal Marijuana Customer Fired for Buying Weed
When Mike Boyer showed up early Tuesday morning outside Spokane Green Leaf, his primary focus was on becoming…
How Iowa’s CBD-Only Law Turns Parents into Drug Traffickers
On July 1, Iowa’s law to encourage and protect interstate federal drug traffickers goes into effect. Iowa is…