Vermont

“The war on drugs had devastating impacts on people, especially people of color and their families. People’s lives were ruined for misdemeanor marijuana offenses. This action is a necessary first step in righting the wrongs of the past and putting …

While Green Mountain State residents will be able to possess an ounce of bud and grow up to two plants at home for personal use starting this summer, one Vermont Mayor is already trying to pile on extra legal weed …

Earlier this month, in the aftermath of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ promise that he would continue his crusade against state-legalized cannabis, one unlikely detractor emerged from the shadows to chastise the leader of our nation’s Department of Justice. Jeff Sessions’ …

Winning! Marijuana legalization is a fiscally responsible option for every state in the union, according to a report released Monday. The new report, published by the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), indicates marijuana legalization is more effective than prohibition at stopping …

Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott has ignored the comments of U.S. Attorney General (AG) Jeff Sessions – “good people don’t smoke marijuana” – and legalized cannabis in the state with the simple stroke of a pen. Vermont is the first state …

“We are at a tipping point, with nearly two-thirds supporting marijuana legalization and an overwhelming 91% supporting medical marijuana, said Queen Adesuyi of the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been working closely with Booker and Lee on the bills. “Eight …

(via Steve Hyde, for Center on Cannabis and Social Policy) Vermont has officially become the next state to end cannabis prohibition. Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed a bill on Monday to allow the adult recreational use of marijuana, according to …

(Reuters) – Vermont became the ninth U.S. state and third in the Northeast to legalize recreational marijuana use on Monday when Republican Governor Phil Scott signed a bill passed by the legislature earlier this month. The law legalizes possession of …

The Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island legislatures are expected to seriously consider making marijuana legal for adults this year as well, and the New Hampshire House recently approved a similar measure. In Michigan, signatures …

Only two weeks into 2018, the new year has already brought big news for the cannabis industry, from adult-use sales in California and legal weed legislation in Vermont, to the persistent threats of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. And that’s only …