Senator Presses AG on cannabis rescheduling
Acting AG won’t expand cannabis rescheduling; MA ballot initiative will appear in November; Fetterman urges legalization; NFL study reports athlete
Tag: Legalization
Massachusetts weighs cannabis legalization repeal
Massachusetts votes on cannabis legalization repeal that would end recreational sales by 2028; campaigns cite youth use and safety, and $1.5M outside
cannabis legalization increases harm when commercialised
cannabis legalization linked to higher adult use and disorder when commercialised; review of 2000–2025 finds regulated, non-profit models limit harm and
Virginia Approves cannabis legalization in Budget Deal
Virginia sends cannabis legalization to Gov. Spanberger; adult-use sales begin July 1, 2027. Law sets 6% excise tax (8% in 2029), 350 dispensaries, $250
South Carolina Weighs medical cannabis Legalization
South Carolina candidates debate medical cannabis as federal reclassification to Schedule III prompts lawmakers to reassess patient access, regulation
Colorado Teens Drop Use After cannabis legalization
HKCS finds cannabis legalization linked to drop in Colorado teen use: past-30 day rate 9.7% in 2025, down from 12.8% in 2023 and below 17% U.S. average.
Virginia cannabis legalization starts July 2027
Virginia cannabis legalization launches licensed retail sales July 2027; North Carolina lawmakers warn of $320M revenue loss risk as cross-border purchases
EU Court Shifts cannabis legalization Authority to Brussels
EU Court ruling moves cannabis legalization to EU level. Berlin leads market growth; Czech law effective Jan 1, 2026; Hungary loses Case C-271/23.
Texas Governor Abbott vetoes THC ban, hints at legalization
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has voiced concerns following Governor Greg Abbott’s unexpected veto of a bill aimed at banning…
Pennsylvania Senate Advances Cannabis Legalization Efforts
Pennsylvania lawmakers are making progress toward cannabis legalization as they approach a budget deadline. Senator Sharif Street (D) announced that…