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As momentum for the cannabis industry grows, so do the facts and figures. We’re here to break them down for you in our new series, Cannabis by the Numbers!

The Virginia General Assembly will be considering several upcoming cannabis bills, including a decriminalization bill and the legalization of medical cannabis oil.

The Jamaican cabinet approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and grant businesses licenses for developing medicinal marijuana.

Nebraska has proposed a new law that would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite the fact that it is currently suing Colorado for their legalization of recreational cannabis.

The top five special interest groups lobbying against cannabis legalization shouldn’t surprise you, but they will definitely infuriate you.

First Washington had too little recreational cannabis to support the retail market debut last July, and now the Evergreen State has too much product.

Senator Liz Krueger submitted the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which would legalize the growing, use, and possession of cannabis by New York residents ages 18 and up.

More states continue to introduce promising legislation for cannabis in 2015. Here are the cannabis legislation updates for the week, including a few that may surprise you:

Governor Nathan Deal indicated that he would be supportive of an expanded medical marijuana bill in Georgia. However, he backed out at the last minute.

Indiana Senate Bill 284 would legalize the production of hemp and cannabis by local Indiana farmers and create a medical marijuana system.