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Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Taxes on Pot—But No Legalization Bill
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro outlined a tax plan in his budget proposal.
March 10, 2023
Minnesota Adult-Use Legalization Bill Clears First Hurdle
The sponsor of the Minnesota measure says there’s still a long road ahead.
January 13, 2023
Tennessee Lawmakers Unveil Cannabis Legalization Bill
Two Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced legislation to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis in the state.
January 12, 2023
Minnesota Dems Introduce Legalization Bill
Minnesota lawmakers are confident that it will pass this year.
January 9, 2023
Wisconsin Governor Pardons Several for Cannabis Offenses
Tony Evers, the first-term Democrat, has granted more than 600 total pardons in Wisconsin.
August 8, 2022
Biden Says He’s ‘Working On’ Bill To Release Cannabis Inmates
President Biden, returning to Washington after a trip to the Middle East, told reporters that no one “should be in prison for the use of marijuana.”
July 18, 2022
Wisconsin Governor Pardons Several With Cannabis Convictions
Tony Evers, the first-term Democrat, has been a vocal supporter of bringing cannabis legalization to Wisconsin.
May 9, 2022
Kentucky Governor Announces Medical Cannabis Plan
Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is taking on the Republican-led state legislature over its failure to pass legislation to legalize medical cannabis.
April 22, 2022
Florida’s Top Democrat Suing Biden Admin. Over Rule Barring Medical Cannabis Users From Buying Guns
Nikki Fried, Florida’s agriculture commissioner and a Democratic candidate for governor, is the Biden administration over cannabis and guns.
April 20, 2022
Schumer Pushes Back Release For Senate Legalization Bill
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is backtracking after saying the legislation would be unveiled this month.
April 15, 2022