Delaware Legalizes Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

DOVER, Del. (April 24, 2023) – On Sunday, two bills that together legalize marijuana for adult use and create a regulatory structure for cannabis commerce in the state became law without the governor’s signature despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Rep. Ed Osienski (D) was the chief sponsor of both House Bill 1 (HB1) and House […]

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To the Governor: Two Delaware Bills to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

the Delaware Senate passed two bills that together would legalize marijuana for adult use and create a regulatory structure for cannabis commerce in the state – despite ongoing federal marijuana prohibition on the same.

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Delaware House Passes Bills to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

Together, the two bills would legalize marijuana and create a regulatory and tax structure for the commercial cultivation and sale of cannabis in Delaware.

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Delaware Committees Pass Bills to Legalize Marijuana Despite Ongoing Prohibition

Together, the two bills would legalize marijuana and create a regulatory and tax structure for the commercial cultivation and sale of cannabis in Delaware.

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

RICHMOND, Va. (Mar 28, 2016) – On Friday, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) vetoed a bill that would have taken a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject federal some EPA rules and regulations in practice. House Bill 2 (HB2) would have required the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to prepare an extensive…

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To the Governor’s Desk: Virginia Legislature Passes 2nd Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

RICHMOND, Va. (March 11, 2016) – A 2nd Virginia bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the foundation to reject federal some EPA rules and regulations in practice passed the state Senate last week and now sits on the governor’s desk awaiting his action. Thirty-three delegates co-sponsored House Bill 2 (HB2). The…

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Virginia Senate Passes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 3, 2016) – A Virginia bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the stage to reject federal some EPA rules and regulations in practice passed out of the state Senate today. Senate Bill 21 (SB21) would require the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to prepare an extensive report…

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Virginia House Passes Bill Setting Foundation to Reject EPA Clean Power Plan

RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 27, 2016) – A Virginia bill that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the stage to reject federal some EPA rules and regulations in practice passed out of the state House today. HB2 would require the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to prepare an extensive report highlighting the…

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Two States Consider Bills Taking a First Step Toward Nullifying EPA Regulations

At least two states will consider bills in the upcoming legislative session that would take a small, but important, first step in setting the stage to nullify federal EPA rules and regulations. Legislation in both Virginia and Florida would essentially insert another layer into the state process involved in adopting plans to address EPA emission…

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