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North Carolina Legislators Propose Bill to Legalize Marijuana

On April 20th, the widely celebrated holiday honoring the marijuana plant, North Carolina lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize cannabis.

Considering Opportunities for the Upcoming Federal Taxation of Cannabis

When recreational cannabis is legalized and taxed, additional issues must be sorted out to create a robust, well-regulated industry.

Calif. Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill Passes First Committee

A bill that would decriminalize psychedelics in California has passed the state Senate Public Safety Committee by a 4-1 margin.

Virginia Legalizes Possession, Home Cultivation of Cannabis

Virginia's Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a bill legalizing the simple possession of small quantities of marijuana on Wednesday.

New Mexico Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

The New Mexico Legislature approved legalizing recreational marijuana Wednesday evening, extending legal cannabis sales across the American Southwest.

New York Cannabis Prohibition Goes Up In Smoke: MRTA, the bill to legalize the responsible adult-use of cannabis, passes.

The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), passed in the Senate and Assembly on Tuesday night, and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed it into law Wednesday morning.

Biden Administration Firing Staff for Past Cannabis Use

The Biden administration has admitted to firing at least five staff members, suspending several others, and placing even more staffers into a remote work program as punishment for previous consumption.

SAFE Banking Act to be Reintroduced in House of Representatives Today

The SAFE Banking Act will be reintroduced in the House of Representatives today, which would allow financial institutions to work with cannabis businesses.

Mail Ban: How This Crisis Will Effect the Cannabis Vaping Industry

The cannabis vaping industry is facing a crisis that could make it difficult for patients to receive their medicine.

Inside the Legislation Shaping the Cannabis Industry in 2021

Over the next year, legislation vital to the emerging cannabis business sector is on the docket. Learn about the key bills pending before Congress.

Morocco Plans to Allow Cultivation, Export, Sale of Cannabis

According to Reuters, Morocco plans to allow the cultivation, export and domestic sale of cannabis for medical and industrial use, the government said.

New Jersey (Finally) Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to legalize the retail sale of cannabis for adults.

Florida Legislators Trying to Cap THC in Smokable Medical Marijuana

Despite overwhelming evidence in support of medical marijuana, Florida Legislature is in talks to cap THC levels in smokable medical cannabis.

13 Pot Prisoners Pardoned by Trump During Final Hours in Office

Former President Donald Trump pardoned thirteen pot prisoners during his last remaining hours in the office, around midnight on Wednesday.

NY Gov. Cuomo Announces 2021 Marijuana Legalization Push

If Governor Andrew Cuomo has anything to say about it, New York will soon have its own legal marijuana market. Cuomo announced Wednesday, January 6, 2021, he will pursue legislation to legalize marijuana in New York. This would end marijuana prohibition in New York State and create a system to tax and regulate cannabis in a manner...

Which States Are Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana in 2021

In recent years, states around the country have been rapidly pushing to legalize cannabis. Don't expect anything different in 2021. Some 15 states have already legalized adult-use recreational marijuana, as has Washington, D.C. In 2018, Canada was legalized nationwide. Even Mexico is on the cusp of passing similar...

Exclusive: DEA To Bar Federal Licenses For Many State Legal Marijuana Businesses

The DEA is expected to issue a rule Friday morning that will be a serious issue for current marijuana grow operations and a variety of other businesses. Documents obtained by Cannabis & Tech Today detail a significant byproduct of any potential federal legalization. The rule is from the Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement...

Public Policy's Approach To Cannabis Versus Alcohol

The unbalanced laws and policies surrounding alcohol and cannabis may be due to vastly differing perceptions of the substances in mainstream society.

US House of Reps Passes MORE Act to End Marijuana Prohibition

The U.S. House of Representatives made history early Friday afternoon when it approved the MORE Act. The bill, as written, would essentially end federal marijuana prohibition. The MORE Act (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act) survived the House with a vote of 228-164. The bill will now advance to the senate where...