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Tennessee House passes bill to revoke cities' marijuana decriminalization efforts
The House has voted on a bill that would nullify laws that Memphis and Nashville have passed that have reduced the penalty for weed in some cases. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Tennessee House passes bill to revoke cities' marijuana decriminalization efforts
Powerhouse cannabis firms form lobby group to protect state-based weed laws
Some big-name firms in cannabis have formed a national advocacy and marijuana lobbying organization, New Federalism Fund, to spur change on Capitol Hill. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Powerhouse cannabis firms form lobby group to protect state-based weed laws
Could Vermont see some form of weed legalization this year after all?
A Vermont measure that would legalize small amounts of marijuana for personal use has passed a House committee by a vote of 8-3. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Could Vermont see some form of weed legalization this year after all?
About 900 would-be Pennsylvania marijuana businesses apply for 39 permits
A flurry of zoning applications have arrived at the Pennsylvania Department of Health for 12 grower licenses along with 27 dispensary permits. Read Full Article at: Cannabist About 900 would-be Pennsylvania marijuana businesses apply for 39 permits
North Dakota medical marijuana supporters say Legislature overriding voter intent
Backers of a successful North Dakota medical marijuana ballot initiative said lawmakers have changed the intent of the measure against voters' will. Read Full Article at: Cannabist North Dakota medical marijuana supporters say Legislature overriding voter intent
Oregon issues first marijuana recall over high pesticide levels
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission issued its first recall of recreational marijuana after samples were found to contain above-limit pesticide residue. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Oregon issues first marijuana recall over high pesticide levels
North Dakota prepares to hear testimony on proposed medical marijuana regulations
The House Human Services Committee has reserved the state Capitol's biggest room for Tuesday to hear testimony on new state rules on medical marijuana. Read Full Article at: Cannabist North Dakota prepares to hear testimony on proposed medical marijuana regulations
Arizona ruling allows setting conditions on medical marijuana use for PTSD
An Arizona court ruling upholds a state agency's decision to improve conditions on allowing use of medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Arizona ruling allows setting conditions on medical marijuana use for PTSD
Georgia legislators reach compromise to expand access to CBD, keep THC level at 5 percent
Georgia legislators have come to an agreement to expand the state's medical cannabis program, and to keep cannabis oil THC level at 5 percent. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Georgia legislators reach compromise to expand access to CBD, keep THC level at 5 percent
Map: How do state medical marijuana laws compare? Advocates give report card
The majority of U.S. states now have a medical marijuana law in place, but the laws don't yet go far enough, says advocacy group Americans for Safe Access. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Map: How do state medical marijuana laws compare? Advocates give report card
Colorado House OKs efforts to crack down on illegal marijuana
The Colorado House on Monday passed one bill and gave preliminary approval to another in an effort to crack down on the marijuana gray market.
Colorado House gives prelim OK to new limit: 16 marijuana plants per residence
Colorado is moving to limit the nation's most generous marijuana plant allowance for medical patients growing their own at home. Read Full Article at: Cannabist Colorado House gives prelim OK to new limit: 16 marijuana plants per residence
Colorado Senate passes first-in-nation pot clubs bill
Colorado already has a few dozen marijuana clubs, but they have no permits and sometimes operate underground
Maryland, hampered by lawsuits and legislation, struggles to get medical marijuana program off the ground
Maryland lawmakers are considering various solutions to address a lack of diversity in medical marijuana licenses, and dealing with two lawsuits.
New Hampshire bill decriminalizing marijuana easily clears House
By an overwhelming margin, the New Hampshire House has passed a bill decriminalizing marijuana possession. Source: Cannabist
Wisconsin Republicans Reach Deal on Bill to Allow Out-of-State CBD Oil
The conversation in Wisconsin is shifting to whether the time is right to approve medical marijuana.