New York's 1st Marijuana Growing Licenses Go To 52 Farmers
New York approved 52 licenses that will allow hemp farmers to get a head start on growing marijuana for the state’s upcoming adult market.
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Retail Marijuana Sales Not Welcome In This Northern NY City
Watertown has become the latest municipality in the state to opt out of retail marijuana sales.
Weed Is Legal, But Can Mary Jane Come To Work With You?
Recreational marijuana is now legal in New York State. But what does the new marijuana law mean for businesses and their employees?
NY Pot Bill Could Bring Higher Possession Threshold
New York could have one of the most lenient marijuana possession thresholds in the nation if an alternative legalization proposal is passed this session.
NY Governor Wants Region to Work Together on Pot, Vaping
New York's Democratic governor this week urged neighboring states to work together on recreational marijuana policies that also address vaping products.
Illinois Becomes 11th State to Allow Recreational Marijuana
Legalization in Illinois also means that nearly 800,000 people with criminal records for purchasing or possessing 30 grams of marijuana or less may have those records expunged.
Sponsor Says NY Bill To Legalize Recreational Pot Won't Pass
The sponsor of a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in New York says the proposal will not pass this session.
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New York state lawmakers who delivered a budget on time this past week are turning their attention to thorny debates over legalizing recreational marijuana and renewing New York City's rent regulations.
NYS Sheriff's Association Opposes Recreational Marijuana
The New York State Sheriff's Association held news conferences across the state to voice their opposition to the legalization of recreational marijuana
New York Health Officials Urge Caution On Pot legalization
A group of county health officials is asking New York lawmakers to approach marijuana legalization with "extreme caution."