Kansas lawmaker wants to refer medical marijuana legalization to voters
A Democratic lawmaker in Kansas said he will propose a resolution next week to refer medical marijuana legalization to voters in the fall.
Several states in play to legalize marijuana this year through legislation
Marijuana legalization through state legislatures heated up in 2021, and that trend likely will continue this year as lawmakers in several states are expected to legalize either recreational or medical cannabis.
MJBizDaily’s most-read cannabis business stories of 2021
With an ongoing pandemic, a new president and Congress and five new state cannabis markets worth a collective $5 billion, 2021 has been a year like no other for the cannabis industry.
Here’s a look back at MJBizDaily’s 10 most-read cannabis business stories of 2021.
Cannabis businesses not immune from vaccine-mandate controversy
Vaccine mandates aren’t popular among cannabis employers, most of whom are too small to face government directives.
Company challenges seizure of marijuana cash proceeds in Kansas
A Pennsylvania cash management company is asking a federal court to give back nearly $166,000 after law enforcement seized the money in Kansas from medical marijuana sales in Missouri.
Marijuana legalization outlook: Kansas, SC fall short, but Texas reform bill alive
Time ran out this month for medical marijuana legalization bills in Kansas and South Carolina. Nevertheless, progress was made in both states, raising hopes among legalization advocates for next year.
Marijuana legalization outlook: Alabama yes, but Kansas unlikely
Alabama is poised to become the 39th state in the nation to legalize a medical cannabis market after lawmakers in the Deep South state passed a landmark but restrictive measure last week.
