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With New York’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis, more than 40 percent of Americans now live in states that have embraced marijuana legalization. Oregon has been on the leading edge of drug reform and in November became the first to decriminalize possession of hard drugs.As other states eye similar moves, Stephanie Sy reports on Oregon’s… Continue reading Could Oregon’s decision to decriminalize hard drugs provide a model for the country?

The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would legalize marijuana on the national level. This would give states the right to decide their own policies and an incentive to expunge criminal records with low-level marijuana offenses. The next step for the bill is to pass the full House of Representatives. However, it’s unlikely the… Continue reading House committee approves federal bill legalizing marijuana

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed new legislation that will legalize marijuana use for adults in New York state. The newly legal industry has the potential to become a big earner in the coming years, as markets such as New York City are realized For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO:… Continue reading New York marijuana industry primed for launch with new law

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Wednesday to legalize the adult use of marijuana, making it the 15th U.S. state to allow recreational use of the drug, while Virginia moved to legalize possession of small amounts by July. Cuomo said the bill, which was approved by the state Assembly late on Tuesday… Continue reading New York legalizes recreational marijuana, lawyer calls it “racial justice issue”

It may now be law, but don’t expect to be able to shop at any New York marijuana dispensaries any time soon — lawmakers said it could be more than a year before that’s possible. NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.

New York is set to legalize recreational marijuana after state lawmakers reached a deal to allow sales of the drug for recreational use. With this, New York will be the 15th US state to legalize marijuana. #NewYork #Marijuana #LegalizeMarijuana About Channel: WION -The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide… Continue reading New York to legalize recreational marijuana | Law to allow adults over 21 to buy marijuana | WION

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana Wednesday, making New York the 15th state to do so after lawmakers approved the sweeping measures Tuesday. The bill makes it legal to possess small amounts of pot, launches programs to help communities that bore the brunt of the national and state drug war, and eventually… Continue reading Marijuana now legal in NY after Cuomo signs bill

New York State lawmakers are on the verge of a deal to legalize adult recreational marijuana. Legalization would eventually generate $3.5 billion a year in economic activity, according to estimates by Gov. Cuomo’s office. NBC News’ Ben Popken reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is… Continue reading New York Agrees To Legalize Recreational Marijuana | NBC News NOW

CNBC’s Rahel Solomon reports on the pot stock reaction after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state is close on marijuana legislation. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic Turn… Continue reading New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: State is ‘close’ to marijuana legislation

Lawmakers in New York have announced a deal on a bill to legalize, tax and regulate recreational marijuana in New York State. The State Assembly and the State Senate will vote on the legislation next week. The legislation would legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21. The bill would also expunge… Continue reading Lawmakers announce deal on bill to legalize recreational marijuana in NY

New York State has reached an agreement to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational use by adults beginning next year.

#marijuanalegalization #Bankingbill #YahooFinance Yahoo Finance’s Zack Guzman spoke with Charlie Bachtell, Cresco Labs CEO about their latest earnings report, federal legalization of marijuana, the banking bill being revived in the Senate, and the future for the cannabis industry. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date… Continue reading Cresco Labs CEO on the outlook for federal legalization of marijuana, the banking bill, and earnings

New York State has reached an agreement to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational use by adults beginning next year.

Americans are turning against the war on drugs. Watch more of our election coverage: http://vox.com/ElectionVideos On November 3, four American states voted to legalize marijuana: Arizona, New Jersey, Montana and South Dakota. Combined with the other states that have done so in recent years, one in three Americans now live in a state where access… Continue reading Weed was the real winner of the 2020 election

NBC News’ Dr. John Torres reviews where the 2020 candidates stand on the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com,… Continue reading On The Issues: 2020 Presidential Candidates On Legalizing Marijuana | NBC News NOW

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Now in the United States, the legalisation of recreational marijuana has grown in public support over the last few decades. In November’s elections, four more states voted to loosen restrictions. Not all of them were Democrat-supporting: two went for Donald Trump. Kiran Moodley has been to Montana to see what makes a conservative bastion back… Continue reading The Republican states backing marijuana legalisation

Two Texas lawmakers have filed new bills pushing for marijuana legalisation. But it’s far from the first time lawmakers have deliberated about cannabis. STORY: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/texas-marijuana-legalization-2021-session-backstory/269-c75e1f29-025c-419f-a7c2-901fe510ab72 KVUE is Austin’s ABC affiliate station and has been delivering local news for Central Texans since 1971. Today it is owned by TEGNA, Inc., which reaches approximately one-third of all… Continue reading The Backstory: Bills introduced to legalize marijuana in Texas | KVUE

Texas could be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana if a bill passes in the legislative session next year. The bill would allow people to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana on them, as well as up to 12 plants in their home. STORY: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/could-texas-be-the-next-state-to-legalize-marijuana/287-219ce153-2684-4787-bbdc-bf237837958e KVUE is Austin’s ABC affiliate station and has… Continue reading Newly-filed bill proposes legalizing marijuana in Texas | KVUE

CNBC’s Brian Sullivan discusses prospects of cannabis legalization in more U.S. states with Columbia Care CEO Nick Vita. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic Turn to CNBC TV for the… Continue reading ‘Brief period of time’ until states legalize weed: Columbia Care CEO

Marijuana sales in Evanston? Wyoming considers full cannabis legalization bill

The Liberals campaigned on the promise to legalize marijuana. David Common looks at how it could change Canada. Click here for the full story: http://www.cbc.ca/1.3282370 »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 Voice Your Opinion & Connect With Us Online: The National Updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenational The National Updates on Twitter:… Continue reading How marijuana legalization could change Canada

Recreational marijuana is now legal in 15 states, while 35 states have medical marijuana laws. NBC News’ Dan Lieberman reports on America’s gradual embrace of cannabis. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and… Continue reading Americans Embrace Marijuana, Legalizing Cannabis In Five Additional States | NBC News NOW

Benjamin Kovler, Green Thumb Industries CEO, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss why the company’s shares are down despite the announcement that it is entering the California market. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to… Continue reading Green Thumb CEO on cannabis legalization and new products

Mar.12 — Mexico’s lower house approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. Will the U.S. be next? Aurora Cannabis CEO Miguel Martin speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: The Close.”

The coronavirus was good for some industries and ruinous for others. For cannabis, 2020 was a breakout year. Legal sales across the U.S.—14 states allow adult use, 36 allow for medical sales—hit a record of $17.5 billion, a 46% increase from 2019, according to a new report. Most of the sales growth came from adult-use… Continue reading U.S. Cannabis Sales Hit $17.5 Billion In 2020 | Forbes

Police have busted into Lorynda Welton’s south suburban home in the middle of the night on three separate occasions in recent years. They were looking for her son who was suspected of selling marijuana out of his mother’s house.

Across the country, more state laws are aligning with voter attitudes about recreational use of marijuana. The wave of cannabis legalization has had a significant influence on individuals, communities and governments, and driven the development of a burgeoning commercial industry. William Brangham begins our series on marijuana with a look at what has changed in… Continue reading What has changed in states that have legalized marijuana — and what hasn’t | Marijuana