Here’s a state-by-state list of jurisdictions that designate medical cannabis outlets as essential businesses during COVID-19, and which are allowed to provide other options such as curbside pickup, delivery, and virtual doctors visits.
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Virginia: Legislature Approves Decriminalization and Medical Cannabis Bills
Both chambers voted to decriminalize marijuana, legalize medical cannabis, and study a regulatory framework for adult-use
Trump Budget Targets Marijuana States Rights
As part of his fiscal year 2021 budget plan, Trump proposed ending an existing policy that protects state medical marijuana programs from Justice Department interference. This is the opposite of what he said during his first campaign.
Trump Budget Targets Marijuana States Rights
As part of his fiscal year 2021 budget plan, Trump proposed ending an existing policy that protects state medical marijuana programs from Justice Department interference. This is the opposite of what he said during his first campaign.
URGENT: Biggest Marijuana News of the Year
We won’t lie, this is HUGE.
URGENT: Biggest Marijuana News of the Year
We won’t lie, this is HUGE.
Study: Terminology Doesn’t Influence Public’s Perception of Cannabis
Use of the term ‘cannabis’ instead of ‘marijuana’ does not influence the public’s perception of the plant or their attitudes, according to data published in the journal PLOS One. Investigators concluded: “We find no support for the notion that changing the name of the drug from ‘marijuana’ to ‘cannabis’ affects public opinion on the drug or the policies governing it.”
HISTORIC: House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds First-Ever Hearing on Federally Descheduling Marijuana
Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony on Wednesday challenging the federal government’s failed policy of cannabis prohibition. The hearing, entitled “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform,” debated the merits of various alternative policy options – including abolishing cannabis’ longstanding Schedule I criminal status under federal law.
New York Governor Cuomo Leaves Marijuana Legalization Out of State Budget
Legalization is still possible this year, but only if we continue to put the pressure on our elected officials to get it done.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!