A1897 / S2535 would remove penalties for the possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and the distribution of up to one ounce.
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"Governor Northam has always been thoughtful in his approach to cannabis policy. We look forward to continuing our work with the administration and the legislature to 'get this right."
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As America prepares for a shift in leadership, the incoming Administration's pick for Attorney General will likely be one of the most consequential signals as to how the Biden-Harris Presidency will address marijuana policy reform. So we're sending Presid...
This is another victory for commonsense marijuana law reform in Virginia.
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Sixty-eight percent of respondents endorse legalization -- the highest percentage of support ever reported in a national Gallup poll.
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Companion bills A21 / S21 would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess and purchase up to one ounce of marijuana.
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Find out when each ballot initiative goes into effect, with regard to new possession penalties, application and licensing processes, and other relevant dates.
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Ironically, the marijuana legalization issue, which was a "hot button" political issue for decades, the discussion of which could almost be guaranteed to destroy a Thanksgiving dinner with extended family, may now become fertile common ground wher...
While other results of the election remain hazy, the clear winner on November 3 was marijuana.
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A majority of voters in Mississippi voted to approve Initiative 65, which provides for a state-regulated marijuana access system for qualified patients.
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