Legality of cannabis

Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Team Up On Bill To Federally Decriminalize Marijuana

The legislation, which was first unveiled last year, would declassify cannabis as a controlled substance.
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Illinois Proposes New Equity-Focused Marijuana Legalization Bill

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a proposal Saturday to legalize recreational marijuana statewide for people 21 and over by Jan. 1, 2020.
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Marijuana Legalization Gets Boost From 2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders

Most Americans now live in states where marijuana is legal in some form.
By Michael R. Blood and Nicholas Riccardi, AP

Ocasio-Cortez Slams The 'Racial Injustice' Of The Cannabis Business As White Men Profit

The New York congresswoman suggests "affirmative-action licensing" to mitigate the "racial wealth gap" in areas that paid the price of the war on drugs.
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Washington Governor To Pardon People With Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions

“We shouldn’t be punishing people for something that is no longer illegal in Washington state,” Gov. Jay Inslee said.
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Michigan Officially Legalizes Marijuana For Recreational Use

But it will likely be a few years before Michiganders can legally buy cannabis at retail stores.
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3 States Legalize Marijuana For Recreational Or Medical Use

The victories in Michigan, Missouri and Utah expand the significant gains in the movement to legalize marijuana.
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New Jersey Sheriff Who Was Caught Making Racist Remarks Resigns

Michael Saudino of Bergen County stepped down on Friday.
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Oklahoma Legalizes Medical Marijuana

It becomes the 30th state to legalize the plant for medical purposes.
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Molson Coors Considering Selling Marijuana-Infused Beers In Canada

The company hopes investing in pot is a way to stop declining beer sales.
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