Chapter 2: Steph Sherer

The House on Wednesday passed a Senate medical marijuana proposal, but only after changing the bill to lower the amount of cannabis a patient could get. The vote was 104-14 on the amended Senate Bill 2095.

With Florida’s medical marijuana program continuing to grow as more patients seek approval for marijuana cards, some state lawmakers in the 2022 session are pursuing changes to make it easier to access medical marijuana, raising concerns from some marijuana activists that physicians could be negatively impacted.

The vote on Senate Bill 2095 was initially counted as 45-5, well beyond what would be considered a veto-proof majority, but subject to change as it was by use of morning roll call and senators could change their votes or check in through the end of the day.

The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol submitted 29,918 additional signatures in support of an initiated statute legalizing the adult use of marijuana to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office today.

After years of debate and hang-fire, a Mississippi medical marijuana program for people with chronic and debilitating illnesses inched forward Wednesday, with a Senate committee passing a bill along to the full chamber.

“With the pandemic, you want to go out,” Cheech Marin tells Profiles in Legalization, “but it’s tough to get into some places. So if you can order from them and have them deliver… Yay! Progress.”

“It’s time that we establish more robust social equity programs that allow all to thrive in this industry. It shouldn’t just be those who have institutional money or come from a position of privilege.”

Former star NFL defensive end Marvin Washington has gone from player to advocate to cannabis entrepreneur. Now Washington’s hosting a new educational cannabis show called 5th Quarter.

Montana adult-use cannabis sales begin on New Year’s Day 2022. From possession limits to travel tips, here’s what you need to know to keep on the right side of the new law.

Former cannabis prisoner Jeff Mizanskey calls on his home state’s General Assembly to legalize cannabis in the Missouri.

Profiles in Legalization

News Posts

Mississippi House amends medical cannabis bill, returns to Senate

Florida’s growing medical cannabis program could lead to changes

Senate overwhelmingly passes Mississippi medical cannabis

Ohio cannabis legalization group turns in additional signatures

Senate vote on Mississippi medical cannabis bill expected Thursday. Here’s a look at the bill.

Blog Posts

Cheech & Chef: Comedy legend fronts “stoner food” delivery service

Super Bowl champ Marvin Washington educates cannabis consumers

Montana Adult-Use Cannabis FAQ for the New Year

Opinion: Missouri lawmakers must take action to legalize cannabis

Chapter 2: Steph Sherer

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