
Drug War


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