First GOP sponsor for bill to legalize recreational marijuana in PA

This is one of two new flags Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman plans to add to the one already on the balcony of his office at the state Capitol.

Laughlin is believed to be the first Republican state lawmaker to co-author a recreational marijuana legalization bill. “People are being arrested for it, for something that is arguably no more harmful than liquor,” he said. The measure would legalize marijuana use for people who are at least 21 years old. It would also set up… Continue reading First GOP sponsor for bill to legalize recreational marijuana in PA

Arizona 15th State With Legal Recreational Weed Sales

PHOENIX — Legal sales of recreational marijuana in Arizona started on Friday, a once-unthinkable step in the former conservative stronghold that joins 14 other states that have broadly legalized pot. The state Health Services Department on Friday announced it had approved 86 licenses in nine of the state’s 15 counties under provisions of the marijuana… Continue reading Arizona 15th State With Legal Recreational Weed Sales

SHE Media Embraces Compliant Cannabis Advertising

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SHE Media, a leading lifestyle publisher, has entered into a strategic partnership with Fyllo that allows Fyllo to leverage SHE Media’s deep experience in digital publishing, its high standards for ad quality, and its leadership in industry transformation. As part of their arrangement, SHE Media will beta test… Continue reading SHE Media Embraces Compliant Cannabis Advertising

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Virginia Governor Northam Plans on Legalizing Marijuana

Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday he plans to introduce legislation legalizing marijuana when the General Assembly convenes in January, setting the state on a path to become the first in the South to allow recreational use of the drug. “We are going to move forward with legalizing marijuana in Virginia,” Northam said. “I support that… Continue reading Virginia Governor Northam Plans on Legalizing Marijuana

What states are voting on marijuana legalization this November?

As of right now, there are 33 states that have legalized medical marijuana, 11 of which have legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. This year, voters in five states have the opportunity to decide whether their state should adopt either new medical or recreational cannabis laws, or perhaps, both in the case of one state.… Continue reading What states are voting on marijuana legalization this November?

Biden-Sanders Policy Statement No Longer Supports Federal Pot Legalization

The effort the legalize marijuana nationwide got short shrift from the Biden campaign. In an effort to unite the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party, presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden and rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, released policy recommendations from their joint “Unity Task Force” earlier this month. Read more here… The… Continue reading Biden-Sanders Policy Statement No Longer Supports Federal Pot Legalization