Drug War
Marijuana Legalization on the Ballot in Missouri Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Aug. 12, 2022) – Missouri voters will have the opportunity to legalize marijuana for adult use in November despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. On Tuesday, Missouri Secretary of State John Ashcroft certified a ballot measure that,...
California Bill Would Legalize Psychedelic Drugs Despite Federal Prohibition
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 13, 2022) – A California Assembly committee will hold a hearing next month on a bill that would legalize possession of several psychedelic drugs including LSD and “magic mushrooms,” despite the federal prohibition of the same. Sen. Scott...
Signed by the Governor: California Law to Help Expand Market for Cannabis Beverages
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 11, 2022) – California Gov. Gavin Newsome has signed a bill into law that will help expand the market for cannabis beverages despite ongoing federal marijuana prohibition. Asm. Carlos Villapudua (D) sponsored Assembly Bill 2155 (AB2155)....
Signed as Law: California Provides Some Tax Relief for Marijuana Growers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 8, 2022) – California Gov. Gavin Newsome has signed a bill into law that will provide some tax relief for the state’s marijuana growers. The House Budget Committee introduced Assembly Bill 195 (AB195) earlier this year. The new law...