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“We are disappointed in the inaction to legalize cannabis for adult-use in MD this year," said Olivia Naugle of Marijuana Policy Project. "This means another year of Marylanders being subjected to the harms of prohibition—including thousands of life-altering stops, searches, & arrests."

Despite reports that a NY cannabis deal was done, Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes told us: “An agreement is imminently close, we hope to resolve any final bill language issues over the next few days as we await the final print version of the bill to vote on next week." cannabiswire.com/2021/03/24/no-…

Many reports today said the New York legalization deal was done. Not quite.

“For some reason, the governor felt it was important to remove the indoor growing requirement. Why? I don’t know. I don’t know who’s going to grow this stuff outdoors, but he thought that was a big deal," Sen. Diane Savino told Cannabis Wire. "Great. God bless America.”

Yesterday, New York officials reached an agreement to begin the process of legalizing weed in the state. Up next: Cannabis Wire founder and editor Alyson Martin brings us the latest news out of Albany. wnyc.org/radio

🎧 Today, our founding editor Alyson Martin discussed cannabis legalization in New York with The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast WNYC 🎙. Will 2021 be the year that lawmakers and Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo get a deal over the finish line, after years of trying? wnyc.org/story/when-wil…

This year, Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes told us, negotiations with Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo were “different.” “He knows it cannot happen without reinvesting in the lives of people who suffered," she said. "He conceded and I appreciate that." Details on NY's legalization deal: cannabiswire.com/2021/03/28/new…

Senator Senator Liz Krueger told Cannabis Wire on Sunday that she “fully” expects the cannabis legalization bill to pass when it is voted on this week. And, Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement on Sunday, “I look forward to signing this legislation into law.”

JUST NOW: New York Senate just voted 40-23 in favor of cannabis legalization. The Assembly is still debating the bill. More soon.

BREAKING: New York lawmakers have passed a cannabis legalization bill. Earlier this evening, it passed in the Senate. Just now, in the Assembly. Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo has said he will sign it. cannabiswire.com/2021/03/30/new…

New York Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo has just signed a cannabis legalization bill into law, calling today "a historic day." New York is the 16th state to legalize adult use cannabis. Lawmakers took one of the most equitable approaches to legalization yet. cannabiswire.com/2021/03/31/new…

Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo Read Cannabis Wire's extensive original coverage of New York's path to legalization: cannabiswire.com/category/unite…

Last night's debate in both chambers could be summed up in an exchange between Assembly member Ed Ra and Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes, during which Ra asked whether Peoples-Stokes believes the benefits of legalization outweigh the costs. “Absolutely,” said Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes.

Bill co-sponsors Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes and Senator Liz Krueger focused on equity, justice, and community reinvestment in their legalization plan. As a result, New York will allow for home cultivation and on-site consumption, which were not included in Cuomo's proposal.

Short story: 10+ years ago, founding editors Alyson Martin & Nushin Rashidian left NYC to report for a book that became A New Leaf: The End of Cannabis Prohibition, pubbed in 2014, thanks to Laurie Abkemeier & The New Press. NY legalization is a full circle moment for our team.

Tonight, New Mexico lawmakers passed legislation to legalize cannabis for adult use. “This is a significant victory for New Mexico,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Earlier today, New York became the 16th state to legalize cannabis. New Mexico will make 17. cannabiswire.com/2021/03/31/new…

Earlier this week in New York, Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a cannabis legalization bill into law Hours later, New Mexico lawmakers sent legalization legislation to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who will sign. In short, things are moving. Already, NY's new cannabis office has a site: cannabis.ny.gov

This piece really owes a lot to the work that Alyson Martin and Amanda Chicago Lewis have been doing covering the cannabis legalization wave — and who it’s leaving behind — some of which has stuck with me for years msnbc.com/opinion/new-yo…

China's hemp industry sees new possibilities as hemp-derived CBD products hit the market and provinces draw up rules. And, Cannabis Wire obtained documents that show a rise in hemp licensing. But, many say a national framework is needed. cannabiswire.com/2021/04/05/chi…

New York just legalized cannabis. Who lobbied on the issue this year? A wide range of entities, including those that represent workers, police, farmers, and businesses, among others. cannabiswire.com/2021/04/06/new…