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Recreational cannabis bill in New Mexico would impose 9 percent retail tax

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 20, 2019

Cannabis advocates in New Mexico have been focusing on the potential economic windfall that the U.S. state stands to receive if weed is legalized and taxed. Currently, weed still infiltrates the black...

Bill to legalize recreational cannabis in Hawaii is moving forward

Bill to legalize recreational cannabis in Hawaii is moving forward

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 20, 2019

A bill to legalize recreational cannabis in Hawaii has progressed at the state Legislature. According to a report by Hawaii News Now, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to advocate the...

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Baltimore’s top prosecutor files petition to eliminate almost 4,000 cannabis convictions

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 19, 2019

In a bid to “right an extraordinary wrong,” Baltimore’s top prosecutor has submitted a legal petition and a rather rare one at that. The State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, plans to clear 3,778...

A proposed Colorado bill would allow cops determine whos driving high

A proposed Colorado bill would allow cops determine who’s driving high

February 7, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor A somewhat controversial new bill in Colorado would let cops to determine who is driving while high based on their observations, as opposed to demanding a...

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Massachusetts Cannabis Commission launches group to deal with social cannabis consumption

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 5, 2019

We're on the brink of social cannabis establishments being licensed to open their doors in Massachusetts. Of course, with such a new culture being introduced to the Bay State, social cannabis consumption...

Nevada Governor signs order to create cannabis board advisory panel

Nevada Governor signs order to create cannabis board advisory panel

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 5, 2019

Nevada is known for being a gaming hotspot and, since recreational cannabis legalization was enacted on July 1, 2017, it has also emerged as a destination for cannabis tourism. Now, with Nevada Governor...

Cannabis cafes are coming to Massachusetts

Cannabis cafes are coming to Massachusetts

The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) noted, as an independent entity, that it would focus on “studying and making recommendations" on the plant's regulation and taxation.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial February 4, 2019

Massachusetts looks set to be the next place on the U.S. map to introduce on-site social cannabis consumption in the form of social cannabis cafes. Based on a recent report, an independent panel of...

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Maine’s legalization rollout may take longer than expected

February 3, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor Rules concerning how Maine will regulate sales and packaging in its cannabis industry were supposed to be ready by April, but since the state recently rescinded...

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Will New Mexico legalize cannabis this year?

February 1, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor It’s looking might New Mexico might legalize cannabis sooner than later, as a bill that has been introduced to the state’s House of Representatives looks...

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Pennsylvania governor changes opinion on adult-use cannabis legalization

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 31, 2019

One of the most populous states in the nation could soon become cannabis-friendly, after Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf declared that the issue of legal weed will be tackled in a number of forthcoming legislative...

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New Jersey struggles with legalization efforts

January 28, 2019

Thor Benson / Cannabis News Box Contributor A prominent New Jersey lawmaker says he’s “losing faith” in the governor and Democratic leaders when it comes to legalizing cannabis. State Sen. Nicholas...

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Cannabis legalization bills filed in six red States ahead of 2019 legislative sessions

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial January 25, 2019

A nickname that has caught on in the new legal market of cannabis is the “green rush” and quite rightly so. Cannabis legalization is spreading, with 33 U.S. states legalizing the plant for medical...

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