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These 4 States Stand a Good Chance at Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2023

Veriheal

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. As of February 2023, 41 U.S. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. ” Oklahoma On March 7, 2023, voters in Oklahoma will cast a collective vote on State Question 820.

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CT’s Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill, NBA Embraces Cannabis, and MO’s Cannabis Boom

Veriheal

Connecticut is weighing mushroom decriminalization, the NBA ended its cannabis testing protocol, and Missouri’s job market is booming thanks to cannabis. Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. Let us know in the comments!

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Thailand Reverses Historic Cannabis Decriminilization Decision

Veriheal

Thailand’s newly elected government is looking to reverse its historic decriminalization of cannabis. The announcement comes a short 18 months after it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis back in June 2022. The newest decriminalization bill introduced in January 2024 , meanwhile, seems to have the support to pass.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

PrestoDoctor

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. However, these efforts have so far been unsuccessful.

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Kentucky (Kind of) Decriminalizes Medical Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

On November 15, 2022, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order intended to decriminalizes medical cannabis. But, the state hasn’t had success with medical or recreational cannabis. As one final note, you’ll notice I used the term “decriminalize” as opposed to “legalize.”

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Cannabis Midterms, Thailand’s Backlash Over Decriminalization, and Maryland’s Rec. Legalization

Veriheal

Cannabis stands to impact midterm elections, Thailand’s public health minister is fighting back against anti-cannabis opposition, and a poll shows that Maryland is on the cusp of recreational legalization. It’s been 10 years since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis.

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Celebrating 420 in 2023

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Are you ready for 420, 2023? Celebrating 420 2023 in Style The potential ways to celebrate cannabis on 420 are limited only by your imagination, ambition, and budget. Attend a Cannabis-Infused Yoga Class Another wonderful way to celebrate 420 in 2023 is to attend a cannabis-infused yoga class.