Possessing 2.5 Ounces of Cannabis Is No Longer a Crime in Maryland
A marijuana decriminalization law in Maryland has taken effect following the result of a voter-approved referendum in November. Under the new legislation, ...
Local Marijuana Decriminalization Approved at Ballot in Five Texas Cities
Voters in five Texas cities approved local cannabis decriminalization ballot measures, continuing a trend of local-level marijuana reforms in the state where ...
North Carolina Governor Supports Decriminalization and Explores Options for Expungement
The governor of North Carolina has come out in support of ending cannabis criminalization in the state, and signaled that he has ...
Vermont Gov Vetoes Safe Consumption Sites and Harm Reduction Bill
The governor of Vermont vetoed legislation that would have established a working group charged with developing a framework for the creation of ...
Texas GOP Adopts Platform Opposing Legalization But Backing Federal Descheduling
The Texas Republican Party officially opposed statewide marijuana legalization at its biennial state convention, despite recent polling that shows a majority of ...
Delaware Gov Vetoes Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
The governor of Delaware vetoed legislation that would have removed penalties for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults ...
Timeline for Introducing Marijuana Descheduling Plan Announced by Senate Majority Leader
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his intention to introduce a bill in April that would end federal marijuana prohibition. Alongside ...
Austin Lawmakers Approve Proposal to Put Marijuana Decriminalization on May Ballot
Austin City Council approved a citizen-led initiative to put a cannabis decriminalization proposal on the ballot for local elections in May. Ground ...
Maryland Senate Decides Not To Override Governor’s Veto of Marijuana Paraphernalia Decriminalization Bill
The Maryland Senate moved to “indefinitely postpone” consideration of Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that would have decriminalized drug paraphernalia ...
St Louis Lawmakers Approve Bill Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession and Cultivation
St. Louis’ legislative body unanimously passed a bill that would decriminalize cannabis possession and cultivation for adults in the city. The Board ...
