Research Guides: Cannabis Studies Certificate: Legal Information

Legal News and Political Debate Databases

Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new window
A full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Each topic has an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
CQ Researcher offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of today's most important issues. Each report is on a single topic—more than 12,000 words of text and extensive bibliographies. ... Each weekly issue provides up-to-date information on controversial subjects written by CQ's staff of experienced reporters.

NCSL Marijuana Overview
The National Conference of State Legislators Marijuana Overview gives a comprehensive and updated list of legalization by state. It includes information on federalism, decriminalization, penalties and record clearing.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission
This state site has information and links to how to Apply for a License, Priority Recreational Business License Applications, and Safe & Responsible Consumption. Many states that have legalized or about to legalize marijuana will have their own information sites. For a list of states, look at the link to the NCSL site.