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Earlier today, Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two separate measures into law amending the states marijuana policies. The first measure House Bill 2 legalizes and regulates marijuana possession, production, and sales for adults. The second measure Senate Bill 2 facilitates the automatic review and expungement of the records of those convicted of low-level marijuana offenses. Lawmakers approved both bills during a special legislative session demanded by Gov. Lujan Grisham, who had been a vocal proponent of the reforms. NORML State Policies Manager Carly W.... View more in new window

Based out of the Netherlands, the biotech companys decision to expand outside of Europe arose with the vision of becoming the worlds largest provider of reliable genetics for food and pharma plants, including cannabis, and therefore acts as a key component to achieving commercial success in the industry. With over 40 years under their belt in biogenetics, which includes perfected breeding protocols, Perfect Plants develops the cleanest starting materials, free from unwanted bacterias and pesky viruses, for over 15 million plants a year. By eliminating the risks and variab.... View more in new window

The governor of New Mexico on Monday signed a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, as well as a separate measure to expunge records for people with prior, low-level cannabis convictions. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham D gave final approval to the legislation, a key accomplishment for her administration after she listed legalization as a 2021 priority. Although lawmakers failed to pass a legalization bill before the regular sessions end last month, the governor convened a special session to ensure they got the job done. The legalization of adult-use cannabis paves the way.... View more in new window

With Washington State lawmakers weighing their options after a court ruling that struck down the states law criminalizing drug possession, legislation favored by reform-minded lawmakers received its first committee hearing on Monday. Senate Bill 5476 is one of at least nine measures introduced in response to the state Supreme Courts February decision, State v. Blake, and is widely seen as among the more likely of the bills to make it across the finish line before the legislative session ends on April 25. If passed, it would represent a shift away from the punitive drug war.... View more in new window