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US & Canada · WashingtonSenate Democrats on Thursday unveiled long-awaited legislation to end the federal prohibition of marijuana but opposition from Republicans and some Democrats is expected to pose a challenge to passing the measure. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced the bill, dubbed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, in floor remarks.See the Story
Senate Democrats roll out long-awaited bill to legalize marijuana
48% Center coverage: 23 sources
US & Canada · Rhode IslandGov. Dan McKee scheduled a bill signing ceremony at the State House for Wednesday afternoon. It will legalize the sale and possession of up to 1 ounce of cannabis for adults, ages 21 and older. The start date for recreational sales was pushed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 during the legislative process. Thirty-three cannabis retailers will be allowed in Rhode Island.See the Story
Rhode Island governor to sign measure legalizing marijuana
69% Center coverage: 16 sources
Marijuana · ArkansasA proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas is moving closer to appearing on the state's ballot in the fall. The secretary of state's office on Friday said supporters of the marijuana initiative had reached the 89,151 valid signatures from registered voters. The proposal must still get approved by the state Board of Election Commissioners in order to appear on the ballot.See the Story
Arkansas officials OK signatures for marijuana initiative
71% Center coverage: 7 sources
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US & Canada · RaleighThe measure would allow patients with at least one of the more than a dozen medical conditions to purchase and use marijuana. The bill envisions medical cannabis centers operated by state-licensed growers and vendors. Any measure also would have to pass the House, where action appears unlikely this year.See the Story
Bill legalizing medical marijuana advances to NC Senate floor :: WRAL.com
100% Center coverage: 4 sources
Marijuana · South DakotaInitiated Measure 27 secured the necessary number of signatures and will be on the November ballot. Only 17,000 signatures were required for IM 27 to be placed on the ballot. Last November the South Dakota Supreme Court decided that Amendment A, which was approved by voters in the 2020 election, was invalid.See the Story
South Dakotans will vote on recreational marijuana... Again
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Marijuana · RiRhode Island could see the legal sale of marijuana for recreational use come Dec. 1. The state's three existing medical marijuana dispensaries would be the first likely retailers. Dispensaries would hold hybrid licenses for medical and recreational marijuana sales. The bill makes no changes to how much a customer could buy and possess: up to 1 ounce.See the Story
Lawmakers revise bill to legalize recreational marijuana
Coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonSenate Democrats will introduce a bill that would legalize marijuana on the federal level. The bill is formally called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. The measure would also provide criminal justice reforms and provide loans to small marijuana businesses run by individuals negatively impacted by the drug war. In April, the House approved its own marijuana legalization bill.See the Story
Senate Democrats to roll out weed decriminalization bill next week
Coverage: 4 sources
US & CanadaSenate Intelligence Committee has advanced legislation that would allow US intelligence agencies to hire applicants who have used marijuana in the past. National security officials have long said that the lifetime prohibition on marijuana use has limited the pool of qualified candidates for key roles. More than two-thirds of US states have now legalized cannabis in some capacity.See the Story
Senate committee moves to let intel agencies hire people who have used marijuana
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
NYPDNYPD will no longer conduct random or pre-employment marijuana testing for officers and recruits. Department will still be allowed to test someone for marijuana "if there is reasonable suspicion that the member is impaired by marijuana on the job" New York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act went into effect 15 months ago and legalized recreational marijuana use.See the Story
NYPD walks back decision to end of marijuana testing for officers
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
Arkansas · ArkansasOn August 3, the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners voted against certification of the recreational marijuana ballot amendment. Earlier in the week, Secretary Thurston certified that Responsible Growth had submitted enough valid signatures to get the measure on the ballot in November. The general election is on November 8.See the Story
Responsible Growth Arkansas files lawsuit over recreational marijuana ballot title rejection
Coverage: 2 sources
Joe BidenSenate Intel report on marijuana amendment; AR gov rallies cops against legalization; Biden slams Griner cannabis sentence as US keeps criminalizing cannabis. New Mexico cannabis sales hit a record high in July, totaling over $40 million! July sales topped every previous month including April, New Mexico's first month of legalized recreational cannabis sales.See the Story
