Florida State Attorney Campbell Halting Marijuana Prosecutions

Aug 1, 2019 | National

Wednesday afternoon State Attorney Jack Campbell says he is halting the prosecution of many marijuana possession cases in the second circuit. Only a few months ago, the state of Florida legalized hemp, which looks and smells like marijuana. The State Attorney shares...

NAACP, ACLU And Allies Demand Congress Pass Marijuana Bill With Justice Focus

Aug 1, 2019 | National

A coalition of more than 100 organizations—including NAACP, ACLU and Human Rights Watch—is coming together to call on congressional leadership to pass far-reaching legislation that would not only federally legalize marijuana but take additional steps to...

Recreational Marijuana Is One Step Closer in Florida

Aug 1, 2019 | National

Next, the Florida Supreme Court will review the language of the prospective ballot item, which would regulate weed like alcohol in that marijuana would be legal “for limited use and growing” for anyone 21 years or older. Even if the language is approved,...

Michigan Issues Emergency Recreational Marijuana Rules

Aug 1, 2019 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The state agency charged with overseeing legal cannabis sales in Michigan issued emergency rules in early July designed to bring much-needed clarity to Michigan business owners and local governments ahead of the rapidly approaching launch of the state’s...

Marijuana on the Ballot in 3 Michigan Communities Aug. 6

Aug 1, 2019 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Residents of three Michigan communities will be deciding at the polls Aug. 6 whether they want to allow marijuana businesses to open their doors. Voters in Highland Park, the Village of Vanderbilt and Crystal Lake Township will decide the fate of ballot proposals...