House Bill 1449, which would legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana in Washington State, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Consumer Protection & Business Committee on January 28 at 1:30 PM. The bill, filed by a group of 16 state representatives, would allow those 21 and older to grow up to six cannabis plants at their housing unit, with a …

1 day ago · Because less than half of U.S. states allow citizen-initiated ballot measures, in most states, the only way to reform cannabis laws is via the state’s legislature. Polls show over two-thirds of Americans support making cannabis use legal …

A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative law judge has set the start of the public hearing on marijuana rescheduling for January. The hearings, starting January 21, will feature arguments from the DEA, proponents of the rescheduling proposal, and designated opposition groups. Each participant will present their case on assigned dates, …

1 day ago · Senate Republicans in Ohio held a hearing today on legislation to roll back key provisions of the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana program, proposing cuts to home grow limits, increased taxes, reduced potency levels, and shifting revenue away from social equity programs. “It’s not ...

24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, but that number is poised to grow in 2025. In 2025, several states are on track to put forth serious efforts to become the 25th legal marijuana state. Below is a list of the four most likely to do so, based on the current political climate and ongoing legislative efforts. Pennsylvania Earlier this …

Governor Josh Shapiro has confirmed that his upcoming budget proposal will include a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. This announcement follows the announcement earlier this month of a bipartisan bill being filed by State Representatives Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel, aimed at establishing a legal, taxed and regulated marketplace for marijuana for everyone 21 and older ...

The long-awaited public hearing on marijuana rescheduling will begin on January 21, according to an order issued last month by a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative law judge. The hearings will feature arguments from the DEA, proponents of rescheduling, and designated opposition groups, with sessions scheduled to continue into early March, covering a …

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released their list of the “Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy” for 2024. Found in 1970, NORML is the oldest marijuana reform group in the nation. Today, they released their list of the most important and impact marijuana-related studies of 2024. Below is that … Continue reading

Despite marijuana remaining a Schedule I drug on the federal level, 2024 has been a huge year for marijuana research. As marijuana moves closer to being rescheduled to Schedule III, the potential for easier and more comprehensive research on marijuana and its compounds appears to be on the horizon. While this change has not yet … Continue reading

House Bill 1449, which would legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana in Washington State, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Consumer Protection & Business Committee on January 28 at 1:30 PM. The bill, filed by a group of 16 state representatives, would allow those 21 and older to grow up to six … Continue reading