HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 8 (TNSgov) -- The Marijuana Policy Project posted the following news release on March 7, 2023: On Tuesday, the Hawaii Senate voted in favor (22-3) of SB 669, a cannabis legalization bill sponsored by Sen. Stanley Chang (D), Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole (D), Sen. Angus McKelvey (D), and Sen. Joy San Buenaventura (D). "For years, advocates have been working to pass legislation to sensibly legalize cannabis in Hawaii. Now that this bill has advanced out of the Senate, Hawaii i  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 8 (TNSpp) -- The Nature Conservancy posted the following news release: A January 2023 poll shows serious concern about the health of nearshore fisheries as well as high levels of support among Hawaii voters for improved fisheries and habitat management around the state: * 90% support restoring the health of nearshore areas, coral reefs and fisheries * 88% support limiting fishing in specific areas to allow fish populations to recover * 82% support giving local comm  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSgov) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release on March 9, 2023: Legislation legalizing the possession of marijuana by those age 21 and older continues to advance in three states. Lawmakers in Hawaii advanced Senate Bill 669 on Tuesday by a vote of 22 to 3. The bill legalizes marijuana use, production, and retail sales for adults. It now awaits action in the House, where it faces an uncertain future. Specifically, H  more