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cannabis legalization
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Three Iowa Senators Aim to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
These Iowa senators would like to see recreational cannabis pass in 2022, but will the rest of the state government let it happen?
December 23, 2021
South Dakota Voters Disapprove of Governor’s Cannabis Approach
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's approach to cannabis regulation isn't receiving a majority of voter support.
December 14, 2021
Five Rules Approved to Expand Montana’s Cannabis Industry
The newly approved rules to House Bill 701 will allow tribal governments in Montana to obtain higher tiers of indoor cultivation capacity licenses.
December 14, 2021
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.
December 13, 2021
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.
December 6, 2021
Portugal Punts (Temporarily) on Cannabis Reform as Government Collapses
The anticipation of another recreational cannabis country in Europe is put on hold as the government in Portugal collapses and a snap election is called for January 2022.
December 2, 2021
South Dakota Supreme Court Strikes Down Recreational Cannabis Legalization
South Dakota Supreme Court justices ruled the voter-approved recreational cannabis amendment unconstitutional due to it violating the state's "one subject" constitutional requirement.
November 29, 2021
Proposed Bill Aims to Raise Fines for Cannabis Possession in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is going the opposite direction of most states and attempting to raise the fine for cannabis possession.
November 18, 2021
Former Arkansas Lawmaker Launches Cannabis Legalization Campaign
Arkansas sees another campaign to potentially legalize cannabis in the state. Advocates hope this spells the end of state-wide prohibition.
October 27, 2021
Maryland Legislative Panel Begins Work On Cannabis Legalization
Maryland is getting a head start on social equity in cannabis as they enter the planning stage of the process.
September 13, 2021