Texas Representative Files Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization …
1 day ago · A sweeping cannabis legalization bill was prefiled in the Texas House of Representatives yesterday by State Representative Jessica Gonzalez, seeking to authorize and regulate the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis for those 21 and older.. House Bill 1208 proposes a legal framework for managing various aspects of the cannabis industry, from licensing and taxation to product safety standards.
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The global CBD gummies market was valued at $1.88 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach from $2.44 billion in 2025 to $19.93 billion by 2033, according to a new report. The report from …. With the 2024 election behind us, it’s clear that no new state will be legalizing recreational marijuana this year.
If We Care About Veterans, We’ll Legalize Marijuana Nationwide
2 days ago · Advocates from groups like the Veterans Cannabis Project and Weed for Warriors say that legalizing marijuana nationwide would not only provide veterans with needed care but would also allow for more research into the plant’s benefits. Due to marijuana’s federal status, research on its medicinal applications is restricted, leaving critical ...
The Three States Poised to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2025
2 days ago · Advocates of the bill are planning to bring the issue back before the legislature in 2025, with just three more votes in the House needed to send the bill to Governor Sununu. A poll conducted earlier this year revealed that 65% of New Hampshire voters support legalizing marijuana. Thank you for reading The Marijuana Herald.
The 2024 Election Disappointed Marijuana Legalization …
2 days ago · The 2024 election didn’t go as planned for marijuana legalization advocates, but the outlook remains positive. The November 2024 election was expected to mark the tipping point, where legal marijuana states would become the majority, with three states considering legalization measures to join the existing 24. However, all three recreational marijuana proposals on the ballot … Continue reading
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Says There's "Will in the …
2 days ago · Following last week’s election, Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives retained a one vote majority. Now, Majority Leader Matt Bradford (D) says that he expects the House to see some movement on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. In September, a bipartisan coalition of 17 House members introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan marijuana legalization bill. Under ...
The DEA is Moving Marijuana to Schedule III: Here’s What That …
The move to Schedule III may also have a political impact on November’s presidential election. Polling released in January found that rescheduling marijuana will increase President Biden’s favorability by 11%, a large increase in what’s expected to be a close election. The same poll found that 58% of voters support marijuana being ...
Judge Delays DEA's Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, List of Those …
Nov 1, 2024 · The full list of those set to testify at the upcoming hearing can be found below: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (Dr. Natalie Hartenbaum) Veterans Initiative 22 (Shanetha Lewis) International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (Dr. Roneet Lev) Saint Michael’s College (Dr. Ari Kirshenbaum) Dr. Phillip Drum.
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Crime ... - The Marijuana …
Marijuana-related arrests decreased by 67%, showing early positive impacts of legalization. Michigan, legalizing recreational marijuana in 2018, saw a 4% decrease in violent crime and a 3% decrease in property crime from 2018 to 2021. Marijuana-related arrests dropped by 72%, allowing law enforcement to focus on more severe offenses.
38 States Have Legalized Medical Marijuana: An In-Depth …
At the time of publication, 38 states—76% of the entire nation—have legalized medical marijuana. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Less than 30 years later and 37 other states have followed suit, in addition to a handful of other states that have legalized low-THC marijuana oil.