by InfluencER | Dec 15, 2021 | Politics and Law
The fight to legalize cannabis in Arkansas has gained more gusto than ever before with a new group of activists lobbying to get a reform initiative featured on the state’s 2022 ballot. Filed on Thursday, Nov. 4 with the secretary of state’s office, the latest...
by InfluencER | Dec 14, 2021 | Politics and Law
Malta’s Parliament on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize marijuana, setting the country up as the first in Europe to enact the reform as soon as the measure is formally signed into law—which is expected within days. Under the legislation sponsored by MP Owen Bonnici,...
by InfluencER | Dec 14, 2021 | Politics and Law
The mayor of St. Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. The St. Louis ordinance signing comes weeks...
by InfluencER | Dec 14, 2021 | Politics and Law
The New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee on Tuesday approved a new, $5-million loan program aimed at helping licensed cannabis microbusinesses—specifically those operated by members of communities disproportionately impacted by previous cannabis law...
by InfluencER | Dec 14, 2021 | Politics and Law
Rep. Sue Errington’s bill wouldn’t legalize or decriminalize pot, but it would create a commission for possible legalization in the future. Marijuana advocates are hopeful a cannabis infrastructure bill will have a chance during the 2022 legislative...
by InfluencER | Dec 13, 2021 | Politics and Law
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to settle an emerging dispute on whether employers can be forced to reimburse workers for the cost of medical cannabis used to treat job-related injuries. To date, state courts have come to differing conclusions on the issue, a...
