Politics

Members of the Virginia State Crime Commission are seeking written comments from the public regarding the topic of decriminalizing marijuana possession. Under current Virginia law, the possession of one-half ounce of cannabis or less is classified as a criminal...

Legislation is pending for the 2017-2018 legislative session to regulate the use, growing, and distribution of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison), permits adults to possess and grow personal use quantities...

Update: The 2017 legislative session came to a close with lawmakers taking no further action A 8598. Update: On July 10, A. 8598 was referred to committee. Legislation is pending in the Assembly, A. 8598, to expand the pool of patients...

Over the first six months of 2017, the American Automobile Association (aka AAA) has been spreading misinformation and propaganda in a lobbying effort to defeat marijuana legalization legislative efforts in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and other states. As reported by...

Update: Identical language was introduced in the House by Representative Earl Blumenauer and cosponsored by 9 Republicans and 9 Democrats. House Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions blocked the amendment from consideration.  Update: The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 24-7 to include...

Update: On June 23rd Senate Bill 318 was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. Legislation is pending to reduce minor marijuana possession penalties. Under current law, possession of any amount is a...

Update: On June 27 Senate Bill 94 was approved by the Governor. Members of the state assembly and senate have passed legislation, Senate Bill 94, regarding the implementation of the Adult Use Marijuana Act and make amendments to the Medical...

Subject: Your Letter: Amending federal law to acknowledge the cannabis' therapeutic efficacy is a policy change supported by nearly every American - according to a 2017 Quinnipiac University National poll, 94% of Americans support the use of marijuana by...

Update: Lawmakers reconciled the House and Senate implementation bills on July 16. The reconciled language, H 3818, imposes a new statewide excise tax of 10.75 percent on top of a 6.25 percent sales tax. Cities also have the option...

Governor Brian Sandoval has signed legislation, Senate Bill 487, imposing new tax rates on marijuana-related business transactions. The measure imposes an excise tax of 15 percent on wholesale cannabis sales to both medical and recreational facilities. The measure also imposes...