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Louisiana
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Louisiana Bill to Allow State Employees to Use Medical Cannabis Receives Unanimous Vote
A Louisiana House Bill recently received a unanimous vote of passage to allow state employees to consume medical cannabis.
May 24, 2022
Politicians Supporting Cannabis and Putting ‘Fools’ in Their Place
The topic of cannabis has long divided U.S. politicians; here is a list of lawmakers on the right side of history.
April 1, 2022
Louisiana Mulls Locking Up Kids For Weed Again
Minors could face jail time for possessing small amounts of cannabis under a bill being considered by Louisiana lawmakers.
March 29, 2022
New Law Could Help Free Louisiana Man Serving Life in Prison For Cannabis
A new Louisiana law could open up opportunities for Kevin O'Brien Allen to be released from prison.
February 21, 2022
Louisiana Senate Candidate Gary Chambers Smokes Blunt in Campaign Video
Senate hopeful Gary Chambers Jr. of Louisiana addresses the outdated cannabis laws that target people of color, all while smoking a blunt, in a new campaign video.
January 18, 2022
Cannabis Flower Sales Begin in Louisiana
Medical cannabis patients in Louisiana can now purchase smokable flower, much to the joy of local advocates and lawmakers.
January 5, 2022
New Orleans Decriminalizes Cannabis and Will Pardon 10,000 Cases
Retroactive pardons for cannabis offenses go into effect immediately in New Orleans.
August 6, 2021
Louisiana Ends Jail Time for Small Amounts of Cannabis
Even repeat offenders who are caught with up to 14 grams of cannabis in Louisiana will have no possibility of jail time.
August 2, 2021
Louisiana Medical Marijuana Patients Gain Safe Access to Smokable Weed
Lawmakers in Louisiana approved HB 391, finally permitting smokable forms of cannabis for medical marijuana patients in the state.
June 4, 2021
Louisiana Bill, HB 434, To Tax Potential Recreational Cannabis Fails In Congress
The Louisiana House voted against HB 434, further derailing the potential of legalizing recreational cannabis in the state.
May 20, 2021