Drug War

California Senate Passes Bill That Would Open the Door for Interstate Marijuana Markets Despite Federal Prohibition

by Michael Boldin | May 26, 2022 | Drug War, State Bills

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 26, 2022) – On Wednesday, the California Senate passed a bill that would allow the state to enter into agreements with other states to facilitate interstate marijuana markets despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Anna Caballero...

Signed as Law: Rhode Island Becomes 19th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use Despite Federal Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | May 26, 2022 | Drug War, State Bills

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 26, 2022) – Yesterday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a bill into law to legalize marijuana for adult use, despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Joshua Miller (D) introduced Senate Bill 2430 (S2430) on March 1. Rep....

Rhode Island Committees Pass Bill to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use Despite Federal Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | May 19, 2022 | Drug War, State Bills

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 19, 2022) – Yesterday, Rhode Island House and Senate committees overwhelmingly passed bills to legalize marijuana for adult use despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Joshua Miller (D) introduced Senate Bill 2430 (S2430) on...

Vermont Issues First State Marijuana Cultivation License Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | May 17, 2022 | Drug War

MONTPELIER, Vt. (May 17, 2022) – This week, Vermont issued its first retail marijuana cultivation license despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. The Vermont Cannabis Control Board was supposed to begin licensing growers by May 1, but missed that deadline....

Austin Texas Voters Decriminalize Marijuana and Ban No-Knock Warrants

by Mike Maharrey | May 16, 2022 | Ballot Measures, Drug War, Local, No-Knock Warrants

AUSTIN, Texas (May 16, 2022) – Austin voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure ending local enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and banning no-knock warrants. Under Proposition A, the Austin police “shall not issue citations or make arrests for...

To the Governor: Delaware Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana Possession Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

by Mike Maharrey | May 15, 2022 | Drug War, State Bills

DOVER, Del. (May 15, 2022) – On Thursday, the Delaware Senate gave final approval to a bill that would legalize marijuana for adult use in the state despite federal marijuana prohibition. Rep. Ed Osienski (D) introduced House Bill 371 (HB371) in March. The legislation...

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