The president’s recent announcement that he will pardon thousands of people for simple possession has shined a new spotlight on the legalization efforts in Arkansas and four other states.
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Biden pardons thousands for possession of marijuana under federal law
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
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No way to let Oklahoma voters decide cannabis question, court rules
Supporters submitted enough signatures for a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, but counting them was delayed to the point ballots can’t be printed in time.
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Recreational cannabis measure will be on ballot in Arkansas
The state’s supreme court rules against a committee that blocked the question of whether to legalize marijuana. The panel claimed voters wouldn’t fully understand the impact.
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Hemp-derived delta-8 skirts marijuana laws and raises health concerns
At least a dozen states have banned the hemp-derived drug, including Colorado, Montana, New York and Oregon, which have legalized marijuana
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In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
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New Jersey employers urged to watch, not test, for cannabis impairment
By law companies can no longer rely just on a positive blood test, so they’re looking for signs like glassy eyes and excessive yawning.
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Colorado’s medical cannabis sales hit lowest point since legalization
The downturn comes amid new requirements for patients and appears to be having more of an impact on smaller businesses.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court agrees to consider marijuana question
The state’s lengthy process for counting signatures means there may not be enough time for cannabis supporters’ legalization question to appear on the ballot.
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California poised to pass law protecting workers who use cannabis at home
Companies would be prevented from punishing workers who fail tests that detect recent marijuana use.