United States
Analysis: Here’s the Nitty Gritty on New York’s Cannabis Legalization Plan
As it stands: No adult use home grow, no cannabis sales in bars, but the door is left open to social consumption and delivery.
New Mexico Governor Says the State Is “Ready” for Cannabis Legalization
During her 2020 State of the State address, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hailed legal cannabis as an economic opportunity for the state.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Unveils Cannabis Legalization by Budget, Again
After a failed legalization push in 2019, Cuomo is trying again—and coordinating with other northeast states.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Lays Out Hemp Plan in 2020 State of the State
The governor previously vetoed a hemp bill. On Tuesday, she shared the conditions under which she would sign a hemp bill.
Q&A: Florida Senator Introduces Cannabis Legalization Bill As Ballot Push Ends
The campaign, backed by millions from Parallel and MedMen, will try again in 2022—if the legislature doesn’t legalize first.
Florida Cannabis Legalization Push Gets Millions in Contributions As Signature Deadline Nears
Make It Legal Florida shattered previous fundraising efforts last month. But the odds the adult use proposal will make it onto November’s ballot remain slim.
Utah: Harvest, Columbia Care To Lobby State Government on Cannabis
The two US companies were awarded licenses in Utah, where medical cannabis sales are set to go live in March.
California: With Gov. Newsom’s New Budget, Big Changes Coming to Top Cannabis Market in US
Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2020-21 budget proposes to simplify cannabis taxes and create a new consolidated cannabis regulatory body.
Key Vermont Lawmakers, Attorney General Urge Cannabis Sales Ahead of State of the State
Vermont has had legal cannabis since 2018, but still doesn’t allow sales. Some lawmakers are optimistic that 2020 will be the year that changes.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Reignites Push for Cannabis Legalization in 2020
At the annual State of the State address, Cuomo emphasized the need to legalize, and to do so with equity provisions for those hit hardest by disproportionate enforcement of cannabis laws.
Why Florida’s Medical Cannabis Industry Is Holding Its Breath
Two courts have ruled a law regulating medical cannabis is unconstitutional, and the state Supreme Court will decide. The result could open up the industry.
Arkansas: A Legalization Effort Faces an Uphill Climb
Voter initiatives seek to bypass an oppositional governor and an unreceptive legislature, but funding is scarce and proponents need 80,000 more signatures by July.
Five Questions for New York’s New Top Cannabis Regulator
Norman Birenbaum steps into a newly created position as NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushes for a coordinated northeast approach to adult use legalization.
Chicago Adult Use Cannabis Sales To Begin On New Years Day, Despite Last-Ditch Delay Effort
After a showdown between the mayor and Chicago’s black caucus, adult use sales will begin as scheduled.
New Jersey Voters to Decide on Cannabis Legalization in 2020
Both chambers of the state legislature passed a bill to send the question of adult use legalization to voters.
Florida: A Key Committee Hears Cautionary Tales About Legal Cannabis
House lawmakers heard experts warn of public health and safety dangers from legalization, while Democrats complained about a lack of balance in the presentation.
