Recreational cannabis remains illegal in New York, as does possessing even small amounts of it. The early part of this year’s legislative session was filled with promise that that state lawmakers would end the prohibition on cannabis. But it never happened; legislators just couldn’t get on the same page when it came to legalizing it. […]
New York cannabis legalization
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Marijuana legalization supporters to hold town hall
New York lawmakers are the closest they’ve ever been to legalizing recreational cannabis. Right now they’re considering two different proposals that would allow adults to possess and use cannabis in various forms. One comes from Governor Andrew Cuomo, who included it in his executive budget proposal for the first time ever this year. The other, […]
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Cuomo bill would let counties, cities block cannabis businesses
The legalization proposal that Cuomo included in his budget – the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act – includes an opt-out provision for counties and the state’s larger cities.
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Dems are taking a crack at frozen legislation
A slew of bottled-up legislation now has the chance to make it to the Governor’s desk.
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Cuomo budget calls for legal pot, tackles taxes and health care
Governor Andrew Cuomo has taken a very direct step toward legalizing recreational cannabis use in New York: He’s included a plan to do it in his budget proposal. Cuomo just wrapped up his annual State of the State and budget addresses to lawmakers, and legal cannabis was just one of a long list of policy […]
