Vermont: Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Sales Measure to Governor's Desk

Republican Governor Phil Scott said that he approved of some of the new amendments to the bill, but he stopped short of endorsing the legislation.

Review Paper Suggests that Cannabis Use Is Negatively Associated with Cancer Risk

A history of cannabis use is associated with an estimated ten percent reduction in one's risk of developing cancer, including the risk of lung cancer.

South Dakota: Opposition Group's Polling Shows Voter Support for Marijuana Legalization Initiatives

A majority of South Dakotans support legalizing marijuana for both medical and for adult-use purposes.

Vermont: Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Expungement Legislation

If enacted into law, courts will have until the end of next year to clear all eligible criminal records.

Report: Total Marijuana Arrests Fall in District of Columbia, But Racial Disparities Persist

In 2018, 89 percent of those arrested in the District of Columbia for marijuana violations were Black. 

Connecticut: Legalizing Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Would Yield Nearly $1 Billion in Tax Revenue Over Five Years

"In the face of the challenge of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, legalization offers a path to a stronger recovery."

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