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Wisconsin contemplates cannabis legalization, but obstacles remain

If Illinois legalizes recreational cannabis, Wisconsinites could drive to the nearby state and purchase weed
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 20, 2019

Cannabis in Wisconsin is still illegal, but support for legalization remains strong in the state. A recent poll from the Marquette University Law School revealed how 59 percent of Wisconsinites support...

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This year’s 4/20 expected to be biggest sales day in its history

The event's history is rooted in California and dates back to 1971
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 19, 2019

April 20 or “4/20” is fast approaching, This eagerly anticipated date could be the most successful in the celebration’s history.  For the cannabis industry, the 2019 holiday is expected to harvest...

Nevada urged to reveal cannabis licensing process

Nevada urged to reveal cannabis licensing process

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 18, 2019

Nevada's cannabis industry might have gotten off to a great start, but the state is now being slammed with a number of lawsuits regarding secrecy issues with awarded cannabis retail licenses. Possessing...

https://www.cannalawblog.com/a-refresher-and-an-update-the-marijuana-states-act/

Congress is making progress on federal cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 9, 2019

Congress may finally be taking action on two integral measures for federal cannabis reform. The chairman for the House Rules Committee has vowed to achieve a full House vote for the Strengthening the...

https://thehappycampers.com/news/legal-cannabis-is-coming-to-new-york/

New York State budget doesn’t include recreational cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 9, 2019

On Monday, the New York State budget took effect for a fresh fiscal year. Unfortunately, recreational cannabis legalization was not included in the budget. Rather, a more solid plan for the rollout...

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Guam governor signs bill to legalize cannabis

Cannabis sales in Guam will be imposed with a 15 percent excise tax
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 8, 2019

A bill to legalize cannabis in Guam has been approved, after lawmakers voted in favor of legal weed on Thursday, March 28. Exactly one week later on Thursday, April 4, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero (D) signed...

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California state cannabis excise tax could go up July 1

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 2, 2019

A tax increase is on the horizon for California's cannabis industry, in spite of hopes that the industry would experience some tax relief in the near future. Hiking up California's cannabis excise tax...

Drug Policy Alliance releases memo on how cannabis businesses can be socially responsible

Drug Policy Alliance releases memo on how cannabis businesses can be socially responsible

April 2, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor The Drug Policy Alliance recently released a new memo that focuses on how people in the cannabis industry can be more socially responsible. The document points...

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Cannabis legalization in New Jersey delayed after lawmakers call off vote

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 1, 2019
"The legalization of adult-use [cannabis] will get passed in the state of New Jersey, one way or another." said State Senator Steve Sweeney.
MedMen taking Miami Beach to court over cannabis dispensary regulations

MedMen taking Miami Beach to court over cannabis dispensary regulations

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 29, 2019

MedMen is making the cannabis news headlines once again for yet another lawsuit. The multi-state cannabis operator is suing Miami Beach, Florida. Why? Because MedMen affirms that a local regulation...

https://merryjane.com/news/alaskas-first-pot-stores-open-for-business

Alaska becomes first state to legalize ‘cannabis cafes’

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 29, 2019

Alaska is taking steps to provide cannabis consumers with the privilege of lighting up a joint inside “social consumption” spaces. The state recently passed a law permitting social cannabis consumption...

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Connecticut’s Democratic lawmakers urge for recreational cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 29, 2019

A number of House Democrats in Connecticut have teamed up to unleash draft legislation that would legalize the plant for adult-use. Connecticut is the most recent Eastern state to bat for legal weed....

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