New laws cut cannabis arrests, but racial disparities persist
While recreational cannabis laws have significantly reduced arrests for cannabis possession and sales, racial disparities in arrests still exist, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and the University of Texas at Austin. The authors suggest that recreational cannabis laws do not fully resolve underlying systemic inequities. The findings, […]
Most major FL gubernatorial candidates say state should never legalize recreational marijuana
The issue of whether Florida should legalize recreational cannabis went away as a significant campaign issue earlier this year after Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind an initiative to put it back before voters this November, fell short of the nearly 880,000 verified petition signatures required to qualify for the statewide ballot. That failure […]
Florida’s Governor Candidates Stance On Cannabis
Florida Governor Race 2026: Cannabis Legalization, Ron DeSantis Opposition And Where Every Candidate Stands On Marijuana. Florida’s cannabis debate has become one of the state’s most politically charged issues, and the 2026 governor’s race is shaping up as another major battleground over marijuana policy. While Florida voters have repeatedly shown strong support for marijuanareform, state […]
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization
PORTSMOUTH, Va. | State Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career. One issue, in particular, has been at the forefront of her agenda: legalization of marijuana, which she says disproportionately affects members of the Black community. She felt so strongly about the issue, […]
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career. One issue, in particular, has been at the forefront of her agenda: legalization of marijuana, which she says disproportionately affects members of the African American community. She felt so strongly about the […]
Florida Republican Governor Candidates Are United In Opposing Marijuana Legalization
“I do not support recreational marijuana. I think the current regulatory system around medicinal use is fine.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix The issue of whether Florida should legalize recreational cannabis went away as a significant campaign issue earlier this year after Smart & Safe Florida, the organization behind an initiative to put it back […]
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization :: WRAL.com
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career. One issue, in particular, has been at the forefront of her agenda: legalization of marijuana, which she says disproportionately affects members of the African American community. She felt so strongly about […]
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been advocate for legalizing pot
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career. One issue, in particular, has been at the forefront of her agenda: legalization of marijuana, which she says disproportionately affects members of the African American community. She felt so strongly about […]
Arizona Activist Drops Bid To Repeal Legal Cannabis
The sponsor of a proposed ballot initiative to repeal recreational marijuana legalization in Arizona has abandoned the effort, saying he has “adjusted my viewpoints on the threat to kids.” Sean Noble told reporters that he is dropping his planned ballot measure, which would have repealed the 2020 initiative that legalized the possession, sale and use […]
Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Turns In 150,000 Signatures For Legalization Ballot Measure
An Idaho medical marijuana campaign has announced that it turned in more than 150,000 signatures for a proposed legalization initiative it wants to qualify for the state’s November ballot. The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho (NMAI) announced on Wednesday that it submitted the petitions ahead of last week’s deadline. County clerks across the state now […]
Louisiana Bill To Jail People For Smoking Marijuana Near College Campuses Advances In Senate
A Louisiana Senate committee has approved a House-passed bill that threatens to send people to jail for up to one year if they smoke marijuana within 2,000 feet of a school property—including a college campus. The legislation from Rep. Gabe Firment (R) cleared the Senate Judiciary B Committee in a 3-2 vote on Tuesday, weeks after […]
What is a Cannabis Control Board and can it be a step towards a recreational marijuana law in Pa.? –
A state Senate committee has advanced a bill to create a Cannabis Control Board that would allow more oversight of the existing medical marijuana program. It would also regulate hemp-derived products, which contain intoxicating cannabinoids and are currently sold in head shops and gas stations around the commonwealth. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Sen. Dan Laughlin […]