Lawmakers and voters to consider cannabis initiatives in at least three states in 2023, while Wisconsin governor calls for dialogue on marijuana.
At least three states may make fresh moves to ease back on cannabis prohibition in 2023 even as Congress remains inactive for now on federal legalization.Oklahoma voters will go to the polls on March 7 to decide the fate of a referendum to support adult-use... At least three states may make fresh moves to ease back on cannabis prohibition in 2023 even as Congress remains inactive for now on federal legalization.
The Put Patients First Act co-sponsored by Democrat Minority Leader Todd Rutherford and Republican Jay Kilmartin would allow cannabis use for qualified patients with a doctor prescription in a program similar to many other states.However, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a staunch opponent of cannabis, would likely veto any measure. It’s unclear if either law would draw enough votes to override it.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday asked the legislature to legalize medical use of cannabis in his state of the union speech. Beshear issued an executive order in November to allow possession and use of small amounts of marijuana purchased legally in other states, for medical use to treat 21 illnesses. He’s been calling on Kentucky lawmakers to fully legalize medical cannabis to spark job growth and support Kentucky’s farmers.
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