Recreational Marijuana is Now Legal in Vermont

Recreational Marijuana is Now Legal in Vermont

A new law that permits adults in Vermont to legally possess and use marijuana took effect over the weekend. Legislation passed by the Vermont Legislature in January took effect this weekend, meaning adults can now legally possess limited amounts of marijuana and grow...
U.S. Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Legalize Hemp

U.S. Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Legalize Hemp

The Farm Bill contains provisions to legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of hemp in the United States. The United States Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation that would legalize hemp as an agricultural commodity. The wide-ranging, omnibus...
Schumer Introduces His Decriminalization Bill

Schumer Introduces His Decriminalization Bill

The legislation would remove marijuana from the federal controlled substances list, giving states the ability to decide how it should be regulated. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) yesterday introduced his bill to decriminalize marijuana under federal law....
Oklahoma Voters Legalize Medical Marijuana

Oklahoma Voters Legalize Medical Marijuana

With the vote, Oklahoma becomes the 30th U.S. state to legalize the possession and use of marijuana for medical reasons. Oklahoma voters yesterday approved State Question 788 to legalize the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical marijuana. With 99 percent of...