The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, our annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. High hopes characterized January , when it looked as if both New York and New Mexic o would legalize adult-use cannabis this year. And then came March , the beginning of the COVID Times. Neither of them did. What did happen?

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

There’s lots of news to cover this week, so let’s jump right in. New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. In other state news, Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on Sunday, amid long lines of customers. Also, its rules now align with the 2018 farm bill.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 27, 2019

That makes 11 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational cannabis. If you’re wondering why Illinois has succeeded where New York and New Jersey failed, the Marijuana Business Daily has a great piece discussing that very phenomenon. There was some movement in New York, however.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

AP) — Legislation to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace, decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday by New Jersey Gov. He said the new marketplace will take shape over the coming months. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) Paul Sarlo said.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 31, 2021

Start spreading the news: weed is legal today in old New York. . Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older in the state, the culmination of several years of false starts and failed efforts. But the new law will also usher in some immediate changes. On Wednesday, Gov.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

For the fourth year in a row , New York lawmakers are proposing a bill to legalize cannabis retail sales and use. Conservative lawmakers have killed every former attempt at legalization, but now that neighboring New Jersey has legalized adult-use, more politicians are accepting the inevitability of cannabis reform. “I

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CDC Issues “Best Practices” for Businesses on Employed Drivers and Cannabis Use. Because recreational use of marijuana is increasing, especially as more states legalize it, the CDC believes it’s important for all workplaces to implement and address marijuana policies in their motor vehicle safety programs. 1, 2023, under the new law.

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