A new poll suggests Texans favor legalizing recreational marijuana but banning THC
A new poll shows Texans want to ban THC but are in favor of legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the main psychoactive chemical component found in cannabis and is what causes the sensation of feeling high.
Recreational marijuana sales remain high, six months since legalization
Dispensaries across the state have sold more than $250 million worth of adult-use cannabis since legalization began in August.
Poll shows Texans support recreational marijuana legalization
A new poll of voters shows that most Texans are ready for significant changes to the state's marijuana laws, including decriminalization and legalizing recreational use. The survey showed that only 22% of Texans want current marijuana laws to remain in place.
Texas Under Pressure to Legalize Marijuana
According to current Texas law possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in prison and a $2,000 fine. For two to four ounces the maximum penalty is one year of incarceration or a $4,000 fine. Possession of larger quantities is a felony and attracts significantly higher penalties.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers take another pass at legalizing recreational marijuana
The 300-page House Bill 1246 would create the Hawaiʻi Cannabis and Hemp Office that would oversee the state’s hemp and medical and recreational marijuana programs. Recreational marijuana would be taxed at a 14% rate.
New poll finds Texans want to ban THC — but also legalize recreational marijuana
A majority of Texans support a ban on consumable THC products in Texas, according to a poll released this week, bolstering one of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s top legislative efforts this year. But the same poll,
POLL: Texans want legal sports betting, recreational marijuana use?
Texas saw the growth of the industrial hemp industry, which produced a large amount of products containing THC. Many Texans are unsure of how to regulate these products.
Should Texas legalize gambling, marijuana? These Texans think so
A report looked at the opinions of Texans on legislation that would legalize different forms of gambling and marijuana use in the Lone Star State.
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Pennsylvania governor expected to reprise support for recreational marijuana, seek money for SEPTA, schools
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Recreational cannabis use passes House committees, with public safety protections
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Chair David Tarnas makes some preliminary remarks Tuesday afternoon before giving ...
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Colorado Springs voters will vote on recreational marijuana — again — after city leaders approve “re-do”
Fifty-four percent of voters in November approved Question 300, allowing the sale of recreational marijuana in Colorado ...
Local communities worry proposed recreational marijuana changes could heavily impact funds
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Bill to legalize marijuana for recreational adult use set for public hearing
House Bill 1246 also establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. It would ...
Marijuana legalization gets initial approval from 2 House committees in Hawaii Legislature
When David Tarnas first served in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives some 30 years ago, marijuana was already a major topic ...