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The Illinois Cannabis Bill Has a Problem: Secrecy
Transparency advocates say language in the working draft, which is steaming toward a vote, allows the state to withhold vital information.
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Nevada Governor’s Transparency Move Reveals Big Names in State Cannabis Industry
By Nushin Rashidian Nevada
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Home Grow and Expungement Changes to Cannabis Legalization Bill
By Jeremy Borden Illinois
Illinois Senate Schedules Hearing for “Hot Button” Cannabis Legalization Bill
A state measure to legalize cannabis for adult-use is expected to face scrutiny at a hearing on Wednesday.
At the California Senate, Four Cannabis Bills Move Forward
Lawmakers advanced legislation relating to banking, pets, transparency, and statewide delivery.
NYC Bar Panel: It’s Springtime for Cannabis in New York
“I think we have to be careful on taxes, because this is an incredibly economical, or cheap, product to make,” said the assistant counsel of Governor Cuomo for Health.
Medical Cannabis: Once Again, Texas Teeters on the Edge of Reform
Two bills headed out of the Texas House have advocates hopeful, but the Senate has sent mixed messages. The state has edged up to cannabis reform before, only to retreat.
Illinois Legalization Bill Lands with Promised Focus on Social Equity
A long anticipated adult use bill was unveiled over the weekend. This spring, no other effort to legalize by legislature has succeeded. Will Illinois’ plan be comprehensive enough to overcome opposition?
Are Legal Cannabis Sales Finally Coming to D.C.?
Years after voters approved cannabis possession and home cultivation for adults, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city must prepare to fully end cannabis prohibition in anticipation of Congressional action that would clear a path.
Legalization Soon in New York? “No Shot”
Senator Diane Savino, an influential voice in the cannabis debate, explains how adult use lost steam, why home grow is unlikely, and for which far-ranging medical reforms she’ll push.
Las Vegas Approves Ordinance Allowing Cannabis Consumption Lounges
“If anybody on the resort side thinks people aren’t vaping in their casino, they’re completely oblivious to what’s going on.”
Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Key Cannabis Legalization Bill
While the bill is focused on how to spend cannabis-generated tax dollars, Smart Approaches to Marijuana and others turned a Senate committee hearing into a broader legalization debate.
LA Mayor’s Proposed Budget Doubles Down Against Unlicensed Cannabis Shops
Mayor Eric Garcetti's budget puts millions toward law enforcement and cannabis regulators, and promises to establish an equity program.
Colorado Lawmakers Advance Bill to Allow Out-of-State Cannabis Investors
A Senate Committee voted in favor, but not before union members blasted Colorado’s cannabis industry.
