Opinion: Florida is in the lead for hemp, but New York is pulling ahead on Adult Use Marijuana legalization. Residents in both states need to push your representatives to pass comprehensive legislation that allows home growing, allows a path for those caught up in the drug war with Marijuana to be able to have their records cleared and participate in the industry, as well as easier access for smaller businesses to get involved. It seams the New York bill addresses these issues.

New Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in New York

Lawmakers in New York announced plans to introduce a new marijuana legalization bill in the state legislature, according to media reports. The new bill comes after an effort to include a cannabis legalization plan in the state budget failed to gain enough support earlier this year. Democratic Sen.