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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon? Marijuana is, however, permissible for some medical uses in Texas.

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Report: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Adverse ‘Spillover’ Effects in Neighboring States

NORML

The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization laws is not associated with any significant increase in cannabis-related activity in neighboring states and counties, according to a federally funded report published by the nonprofit Justice Research and Statistics Association and first reported by MarijuanaMoment.net.

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Wisconsin Governor Aims To Legalize Medical Marijuana And Decriminalize Recreational This Year

MassRoots

Evers aims to legalize medical cannabis, decriminalize recreational possession and use, and expunge qualifying arrest records. The racial disparity in marijuana arrests has long been noted throughout the United States and Evers wants to change it in the Badger State. Decriminalization, Not Legalization.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

Veriheal

When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. For those looking through a pro-legalization lens, efforts to continue federal prohibition and bar states from legalizing should be a thing of the past. Current Anti-Legalization Efforts in the U.S.

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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt

WeedAdvisor

It is no secret that legalization was a major point of contention for New York state in recent weeks. While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. But not all was lost.

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New Jersey adult-use marijuana bill awaits governor’s signature

Leafly

NJ tightened up its legal weed roll out with distribution decriminalization measures and tax reallocation to neglected communities. Today, New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace in the Garden State. The bill will next be […]. The bill will next be […].

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Is weed legal in Ukraine?

The Cannigma

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. The post Is weed legal in Ukraine?