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Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Weed Legalization Bill
The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis on Tuesday, making the state the 19th in the nation to end the prohibition of recreational pot.
May 25, 2022
Rhode Island Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Rhode Island legislative committees in the state Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize recreational pot on Wednesday, setting up votes by the full legislature for next week.
May 19, 2022
Rhode Island Lawmakers to Vote on Cannabis Legalization
The Rhode Island legislature will consider rulings this week that would legalize recreational pot for adults.
May 18, 2022
Police Link Rash of New England Cannabis Facility Burglaries
Police have tied a string of burglaries targeting New England cannabis businesses to a trio of suspects from Massachusetts.
March 23, 2022
Rhode Island Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Legalization Bill
Rhode Island lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday to legalize recreational pot and establish regulated cannabis sales.
March 3, 2022
Rhode Island Budget Proposal Seeks Recreational Cannabis Legalization
Recreational cannabis legalization is on the horizon for the state of Rhode Island.
January 24, 2022
Worker Illegally Fired from Cannabis Company for Union Involvement Wins Job Back
In a win for workers’ rights and good-paying jobs—a worker union representing around 11,000 workers in New England was able to save the job of a worker who was allegedly wrongfully terminated.
December 30, 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
Rhode Island to Release New Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation is rolling out some new medical dispensary licenses to better serve patients in the area.
October 25, 2021
Rhode Island Medical Cannabis Lottery Delayed
Rhode Island is once again facing delays to its medical cannabis lottery system, due to an appeal made by a rejected lottery applicant.
August 1, 2021