Vermont’s Legislature has overridden Governor Phil Scott’s veto of an overdose prevention center bill. House Bill 72 was approved by the Vermont House of Representatives …
Ongoing Marijuana Study Seeks Participants to Get Paid for Smoking Joints for Science
The Science of Smokeability (SOS) study continues to seek participants interested in getting paid to smoke free joints and contribute to ongoing research. The SOS …
Top 10 Most Supported Marijuana Bills in US Congress
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, here’s a look at the marijuana-related bills in the US Congress that have garnered the most support. …
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Crime Rates: A State-by-State Analysis
Although a strong majority of people in the US now support legalizing marijuana, it remains a contentious issue, with supporters claiming it can decrease crime …
US Congress: Marijuana Banking Legislation Gains 160 Tripartisan Sponsors
Tripartisan and bicameral legislation to allow marijuana banking now has 160 sponsors in the United States Congress. The SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891) in the …
A Breakdown of the Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Up for Consideration this November
The November election is less than five months away, with proponents of marijuana law reform having a lot to pay attention to. Recreational marijuana is …
New Jersey Assembly Health Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Access to Medical Psilocybin
Legislation that would legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms has been given approval by a key Assembly committee. The Assembly Health Committee passed Assembly …
Pennsylvania: New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Legalize Recreational Marijuana and Expunge Past Convictions
Bipartisan legislation that would make Pennsylvania the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana will soon be unveiled. Filed by State Representatives Emily Kinkead and Aaron …
Maryland Governor to Issue 175,000 Marijuana Pardons
Maryland Governor Wes Moore plans to pardon over 175,000 convictions for the personal possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia. Governor Moore is set to enact …
Arizona Legislature Approves Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Therapy Centers, Sending it to Governor Hobbs
The Arizona Legislature has given approval to legislation legalizing access to psilocybin mushrooms, sending the bill to Governor Katie Hobbs. By a vote of 42 …
Public Comment Period on DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal Nears Halfway Point, Nearly 20,000 Comments Submitted
It’s been nearly a month since the DEA officially submitted their marijuana rescheduling proposal in the Federal Register, launching a 60-day public comment period. With …
North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee Passes House-Backed Bill to Regulate Kratom and Hemp Products
North Carolina’s Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill that would establish a regulatory and licensing system for both kratom and products made from hemp. …
