Decriminalization

Texas Judge Dismisses GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton's Lawsuit Against Voter-Approved Cannabis Measure, Upholds Austin's Marijuana Decriminalization Law
Hawaii Lawmakers Kill Cannabis Legalization Bill But Push Decriminalization, Expungement
Legal Psychedelics: Which Compounds Will Be Approved Next? MDMA, LSD Or Something Else?
Hawaii Lawmakers Kill Cannabis Legalization Bill But Push Decriminalization, Expungement
Legal Psychedelics: Which Compounds Will Be Approved Next? MDMA, LSD Or Something Else?
Berkeley Officially Decriminalizes Possession Of Psilocybin Mushrooms And Ayahuasca
'Monumental': Texas House Passes Cannabis Decriminalization Bill, Penalty Reduction And Expungement

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Biden's Cannabis Pardons Are Not For Everyone After All, Here's Why Some Need More
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he would pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. While the president's move is expected to impact 6,500 Americans, the nearly
Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Marijuana Bill, Here's Why
Lawmakers in Thailand decided to withdraw a piece of legislation regulating the broader use of cannabis in the country, reported Bloomberg.
Biden Grants Clemency To Some With Federal Cannabis & Drug Convictions, Issues First Pardons
President Joe Biden has finally granted clemency to dozens of individuals with non-violent federal drug convictions and commuted the sentences of 75 people who were serving time at home because of the pandemic. He also issued three pardons.
GOP-Led Psilocybin Decriminalization & Research Bill Heads To Oklahoma Senate
Israel Set To Decriminalize Rec Cannabis As More Marijuana Businesses Join The Emerging Market
It seems that Israel is taking steps toward the legalization of recreational cannabis, with the government considering fully decriminalizing adult use.
Redfin Survey: People Prefer To Live In Cities With Legal Cannabis By A Wide Margin
This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Whether or not a city has decriminalized cannabis plays a tremendous role in where people choose to live.
How Much Cannabis Can You Legally Possess In Oregon? New Rules Taking Effect In 2022
As of Jan. 1, Oregonians can legally purchase up to two ounces of cannabis flower from licensed retailers, NORML reports.
Looking Into The Florida Bill That Proposes Decriminalization Of Psychedelics (And Every Other Illegal Drug)
This article by Emily Jarvie was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight, and appears here with permission.
Update: Lithuanian Parliament Rejects Decriminalization Of Cannabis, Other Substances
By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo. Lithuania's Parliament (also known as Seimas) has rejected the decriminalization of cannabis and other substances.
Detroit Voters Can Decriminalize Psychedelic Plants This November
This article was originally published on Psychedelic spotlight and appears here with permission.
A Third Massachusetts City Decriminalized Psychedelics
This article by Jennifer Walker-Journey was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight, and appears here with permission. The state of Massachusetts is inching its way toward decriminalizing psychedelics with a third city now making possession the lowest priority for law enforcement.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Backs Drug Decriminalization In Oregon With $500K
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) chief executive Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan backed a campaign poised to decriminalize all drugs in Oregon.
Virginia Governor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Sunday that has signed a set of criminal justice reform bills that were proposed in January into law, including one that decriminalizes cannabis. 
Hawaii Joins 26 US States With Decriminalized Cannabis