Connecticut legislators are revisiting legalization of marijuana, as a growing number of New England states are allowing people to possess and use cannabis. Continue reading “Will this be the year Connecticut legalizes marijuana?”
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Will Massachusetts be the first state to allow social marijuana use?
The state’s Cannabis Control Commission is expected to decide later this month whether to approve draft regulations that would allow for the licensing of social consumption establishments. Continue reading “Will Massachusetts be the first state to allow social marijuana use?”
Connecticut lawmakers mull marijuana legalization once again
Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he opposes legalized recreational marijuana, but will “cross that bridge when I come to it” if a bill reaches his desk. Continue reading “Connecticut lawmakers mull marijuana legalization once again”
Iowa bill reducing marijuana penalties faces obstacles
A proposal in the Iowa Legislature to lessen penalties for people who possess small amounts of marijuana for the first time would save the state money and reduce the disproportionate number of African-Americans in its criminal justice system. Continue reading “Iowa bill reducing marijuana penalties faces obstacles”
Ohio awards $1M contract for marijuana help line
Ohio has issued a $1 million contract to a New Jersey company to operate a toll-free help line for medical marijuana patients, caregivers and physicians. Continue reading “Ohio awards $1M contract for marijuana help line”
Alaska lawmakers seek to separate federal, state marijuana regs
Alaska lawmakers are rewriting a resolution pertaining to the separation of federal marijuana regulations and the state’s legal cannabis industry. Continue reading “Alaska lawmakers seek to separate federal, state marijuana regs”
Hawaii’s sole medical marijuana dispensary sells out in first week
Maui’s first state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary is reworking its opening hours as demand for its product outstrips supply because of a backlog. Continue reading “Hawaii’s sole medical marijuana dispensary sells out in first week”
Legal marijuana states try to curb interstate smuggling to fend off feds
Marijuana-legal states are trying to clamp down on “diversion” even as Attorney General Jeff Sessions presses for enforcement of federal laws. Continue reading “Legal marijuana states try to curb interstate smuggling to fend off feds”
Tennessee GOP gov candidate ‘open’ to medical marijuana
The treatment of her sister’s back injury has caused Republican gubernatorial candidate Beth Harwell to reevaluate Tennessee’s ban on medical marijuana. Continue reading “Tennessee GOP gov candidate ‘open’ to medical marijuana”
Montana dispensary owner gets 18 months for "conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana"
MISSOULA, Mont. — The owner of a Montana medical marijuana dispensary network has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana. The Missoulian reports 40-year-old Charlton Victor Campbell was sentenced Thursday. Under a plea agreement, Campbell forfeited $30,000 and the Montana Buds properties in… Continue reading “Montana dispensary owner gets 18 months for "conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana"”