The latest annual survey from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows yet again that the spread of marijuana legalization for adults to more states is not driving an increase in youth use. Teen cannabis consumption actually dropped in 2020.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) said marijuana legalization will “be front and center” after major pending legislation is handled.

A new poll found that 60 percent of Pennsylvania voters support legalizing marijuana—a record high. Support, which comes as several new bipartisan cannabis legalization efforts are being filed in the legislature, has nearly tripled from just 22 percent in 2006.

Mississippi’s agriculture and commerce commissioner reiterated concerns about medical cannabis.

The Washington, D.C. Council will consider legislation to crack down on unlicensed marijuana businesses on Tuesday.

A federal judge ruled that Maine’s residency requirements for medical cannabis business owners can remain in effect while they are challenged in court.

Michigan’s revised hemp plan received federal approval.

Washington State regulators announced cannabis social equity rulemaking.

Italian activists turned in 630,000 signatures to qualify a referendum to legalize personal cultivation of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms. The measure and petitions will undergo review by two courts before being put before voters next year.

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