Articles tagged with "legislation"
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Prohibition Breeds ‘Hypocrites and Lawbreakers,’ Ex-Attorney General Tells Vermonters
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 25, 2016Read more“We all know that prohibition was a disaster,” Kimberly Cheney tells voters in a new ad backing legalization in the Green Mountain State.
Changing Perspectives: A Q&A With Vermont’s Cannabis-Friendly Former Lawman
Ben Adlin - Published on January 19, 2016Read moreFormer state Attorney General Kimberly Cheney recently declared his support for Vermont’s push to become the first state to legalize through the legislative process.
Mexico Begins National Legalization Debates: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 18, 2016Read moreCalifornia cities ban cannabis businesses over a typo, Massachusetts lawmakers road trip to Colorado and Canada grapples with international treaty concerns. Here’s the latest in legalization.
Vermont Governor and Attorney General Team Up for Legalization: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 11, 2016Read moreVermont is emerging as a leader for cannabis legalization with a major announcement and public show of support from some Very Important People.
Virginia Senator Steps Up for Decriminalization, Again
Lisa Rough - Published on January 5, 2016Read moreA new bill would decrease criminal penalties for possession of cannabis in Virginia to minor civil fines.
Which States Are Eyeing Cannabis Decriminalization in 2016? The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on January 4, 2016Read moreLegislators in Georgia, Illinois, Wyoming, and Virginia are all seeking to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis, with some making a second or third attempt.
Why Do the Feds Keep Targeting California?
Ben Adlin - Published on January 3, 2016Read moreWith more than a dozen states eyeing cannabis legalization in one form or another, there are lessons to be learned from the Golden State.
More Cannabis Banking Woes, Plus Italy Debuts Hemp-Flavored Ice Cream: The Leafly Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on December 28, 2015Read moreLegal cannabis businesses continue face banking challenges, and Italy whips up an icy new cannabis-inspired treat.
Omnibus Spending Bill Passes With Key Cannabis Provisions
Lisa Rough - Published on December 22, 2015Read moreThe omnibus spending bill for the 2016 federal budget was just approved by Congress and included some very important provisions relating to cannabis.
Cannabis Decriminalization in Delaware Goes into Effect
Lisa Rough - Published on December 18, 2015Read morePossession of small amounts of cannabis for private use by adults became legal in Delaware Friday thanks to a measure signed by Gov. Jack Markell.