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The state's top Democratic lawmakers clashed Wednesday over who's to blame for the failure to pass two key pieces of legislation: an overdue state budget and a highly-watched bill making changes to the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law. Read Full...

In a time of vibrant debate on cannabis legalization and in the wake of a new federal rule on marijuana extracts, the Drug Enforcement Administration has stood firm on its position that marijuana and its derivatives remain illicit. The DEA has made several statements...

BOSTON -- House and Senate negotiators on Beacon hill are planning to resume talks they hope will lead to a compromise on a marijuana bill. The six-member conference committee missed last Friday's self-imposed deadline, but was scheduled to resume talks at the...

Talks between the House and Senate over a compromise marijuana law appeared stalled Friday, even as lawmakers faced a self-imposed deadline for delivery. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Massachusetts cannabis legislation talks appear to stall as deadline nears

Cannabist Special Report: CBD, TBD || Multiple pieces of federal legislation seek to open research the non-psychoactive cannabis compound touted for its medicinal promise. Read Full Article at: Cannabist How advocates are inspiring members of Congress to...

The fate of a Vermont bill to legalize the recreational use of marijuana is uncertain as lawmakers consider whether to approve a revised proposal. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Vermont marijuana legalization rests in hands of House Republicans

The Arkansas medical marijuana program has made applications available for those who want to sell or grow medical marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Arkansas just opened door to get into state's brand-new marijuana industry

New Hampshire is on a path to decriminalize marijuana, as Senators voted to remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts. Read Full Article at: Cannabist New Hampshire Senate joins House (and New England) in deciding weed should be decriminalized

The Vermont House has voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana in the state. The bill now goes to Gov. Phil Scott, who has expressed reservations. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Vermont House votes to legalize marijuana, sends bill to governor

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher is confident the courts will back Congress’ right to determine how federal funds are spent, including protecting medical marijuana states. Read Full Article at: Cannabist California Rep. Rohrabacher says he'll take medical marijuana fight to...

One day before legislative leaders plan to adjourn, the Senate approved a marijuana legalization bill that they say serves as a compromise. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Vermont marijuana legalization bills stay alive as lawmakers extend session

Is 18 years in prison without possibility of parole too harsh for possession of 18 grams of marijuana? The Louisiana Supreme Court's chief justice thinks so. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Louisiana Supreme Court chief justice blasts colleagues for upholding...

Colorado's House has endorsed a bill to allow recreational pot growers and retailers to reclassify their product as medical marijuana if federal marijuana policy changes, and the Senate has rejected a bill to prohibit public employees from assisting federal agents in...

New York state lawmakers are gaining momentum in a measure to expand medical marijuana coverage to those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. The Democrat-controlled Assembly approved a measure that adds PTSD to the list of state-approved ailments for which...

A bill approved in Florida's House would increase patient access to cannabis but supporters of Amendment 2 say that even more needs to be done. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Florida House passes its version of medical marijuana regs

CONCORD, N.H. -- Marijuana decriminalization is one step closer to passage in New Hampshire after lawmakers worked out a compromise that police chiefs can stomach. An amendment by Republican Sen. Jeb Bradley would remove criminal penalties for possessing up to...

California state regulators released draft regulations Friday intended to impose order on the loosely organized marketplace created over two decades ago. Read Full Article at: Cannabist California regulators release first draft of revised medical marijuana rules