Cannabis Legalization

Illinois is on the verge of making recreational marijuana legal. The Illinois House voted 66 to 47 to pass the recreational marijuana bill on Friday afternoon. https://abc7.ws/2I9Ph2f

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy sits down with Ebro in the Morning to give an update on some of the biggest issues in the Garden State. He gave an update on where the state stands on Marijuana legalization, and whether it will happen in the near future, what steps are needed to fix Newark’s water

Although marijuana legalization continues to make waves across the country, cannabis is still illegal in NYC. We took to the streets to find out what New Yorkers think and if they’re ready for the change. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://facebook.com/highsnobiety Twitter: https://twitter.com/highsnobiety Instagram: https://instagram.com/highsnobiety/ View more Highsnobiety videos here: http://hsnob.co/qh67

More than half the 50 states already allow sale of marijuana for medical use, and California has become one of a number of states that have legalized recreational pot. NBC’s Jacob Soboroff reports on the “green rush” in the town of Desert Hot Springs, California, and joins Megyn Kelly live to discuss the controversial legalization

A long-awaited plan to legalize recreational marijuana passed the Illinois Senate Wednesday evening. FULL STORY: https://abc7.ws/2YWJFiE

Vermont is now the ninth state in the country where recreational use of marijuana is legal. The state’s new law, which went into effect on Sunday, allows for the possession of up to an ounce of the drug. Dom Amato of CBS affiliate WCAX-TV reports. Subscribe to the CBS News Channel HERE: http://youtube.com/cbsnews Watch CBSN

CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to AC Braddock, CEO of Eden Labs and chair, National Cannabis Industry Association about recent developments in legalizing the marijuana industry. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile Watch Live Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica

Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois are hopeful because Governor-Elect JB Pritzker shows interest in making that happen: https://abc7.ws/2qFkhia

William Barr, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, said he supports a federal ban on marijuana but wouldn’t target businesses in states where cannabis is legal. Erik Altieri, the executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, joins CBSN to discuss his stance. Subscribe to the CBS News Channel HERE: http://youtube.com/cbsnews

Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that its marijuana prohibition is unconstitutional last month. Now the party of Mexico’s president-elect Obrador has submitted legislation to legalize and regulate marijuana’s use, possession and sale.