The AG’s announcement, which will affect thousands, comes at a turning point for marijuana policy in New Jersey. On Tuesday, New Jersey’s attorney general ordered the immediate adjournment of all municipal marijuana cases until September or later. In a letter to prosecutors, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal wrote, “In the interim, I ask that all municipal prosecutors… Continue reading New Jersey Marijuana Cases Temporarily Halted By Attorney General
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Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub
“My vision is Massachusetts could be the number one leading cannabis research state in the world,” said one public health official. After Massachusetts voterslegalized marijuana for adult use in 2016, sales of the drug are slated to start this July, leaving many Bay State businesses scrambling to position the state as a leader for marijuana research.… Continue reading Massachusetts Could Become Marijuana Research Hub
Bipartisan Bill To Protect States With Legalized Marijuana Gains Traction
The bill would allow states to determine “the best approach to marijuana within [their own] borders.” Though Attorney General Jeff Sessions continues to wage war against marijuana, President Donald Trump has said that he is willing to support bipartisan legislation that would allow states to determine their own rules regarding the legalization and regulation of marijuana. The… Continue reading Bipartisan Bill To Protect States With Legalized Marijuana Gains Traction
President Trump Will "Probably" Support Ending Federal Marijuana Ban
Despite what he and Jeff Sessions have said in the past, President Trump has promised to support bipartisan legislation to legalize marijuana. On Friday, President Donald Trump publicly said that he would be willing to support a bipartisan bill by Congress to lift the federal ban on marijuana. Historically, marijuana has been subject to a… Continue reading President Trump Will "Probably" Support Ending Federal Marijuana Ban
Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Canada is taking a countrywide approach to avoid the issues that have unfolded in the United States, according to one Canadian senator. Canada is one step closer to becoming the first major global economy to legalize recreational marijuana, with the Senate passing a legalization plan on Thursday. The plan and all its amendments will now… Continue reading Canada Moves Closer To Legalizing Recreational Marijuana