Drug War
Signed as Law: New Mexico Legalizes Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
SANTA FE, N.M. (April 13, 2021) – Yesterday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law legalizing marijuana for adult use in the state despite ongoing federal prohibition. A coalition of five Democrats introduced House Bill 2 (HB2) on March... California Senate Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Psychedelic Drugs Despite Federal Prohibition
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 12, 2021) – Last week, a California Senate committee passed a bill that would legalize possession of several psychedelic drugs including LSD and “magic mushrooms” despite federal prohibition on the same. Sen. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco)...
Virginia Legalizes Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
RICHMOND, Va. (April 8, 2021) – Yesterday, the Virginia House and Senate gave final approval to a bill that legalizes marijuana for adult use this year despite ongoing cannabis prohibition. Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) and Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) introduced... Virginia Governor Wants to Speed Up Marijuana Legalization Despite Federal Prohibition
RICHMOND, Va. (April 1, 2021) – Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wants the state to legalize marijuana this year, and yesterday he sent two bills back to the legislature with recommended amendments that would speed up the legalization process. Sen. Adam Ebbin...