Lawmakers reasoned that removing hemp options from the general public could be offset by expanding the medical marijuana industry. By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Texas lawmakers this year heavily focused their drug policy agenda on banning tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, products in the state. Senate Bill 3, which prohibits the possession of consumable hemp products […]
Key GOP congressional lawmakers—including one member who supports marijuana legalization—don’t seem especially concerned about provisions in a new spending bill that would put much of the hemp industry in jeopardy by banning most consumable products derived from the plant. In interviews with Marijuana Moment, Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chair Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and House Agriculture […]
New Hampshire’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved bills that would reduce criminal penalties around psilocybin possession and legalize home cannabis cultivation by state-registered medical marijuana patients. But the proposals now head to the Senate, which has rejected nearly every drug reform proposal that’s come before it this session. On Thursday evening, for example, senators […]
Attorneys for a doctor seeking to reschedule psilocybin so he can administer it to terminally ill patients are demanding an update from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which previously agreed to submit a request for a scientific review of the psychedelic from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a letter to […]
A GOP congressman says he’s “excited” to work with the Trump administration to advance psychedelics reform, expressing enthusiasm about federal health officials who appear “friendlier” to the issue compared to those who served under past presidents. In an interview with Fox News, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) talked about his work to secure funding for studies […]
BRONXVILLE, N.Y.: High-Tech ID Scanner features Innovations for Liquor Stores, Nightclubs, and More BRONXVILLE, N.Y., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TokenWorks, a leading provider of identity verification solutions since 1998, proudly announces the launch of the AgeVisor 3—a next-generation ID scanner that combines e-passport biometric chip reading, mobile driver's license (mDL) support, high resolution color imager and rugged durability in a single, streamlined device. Designed to meet the growing compliance needs of age-restricted businesses, the AgeVisor 3 sets a new benchmark for power, portability, and performance.
LOS ANGELES: Conference Attendance Follows Historic, First-Ever FDA Acceptance Review of a Standalone, Blockchain-Enabled Age-Gating System LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ispire Technology Inc. ("Ispire" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ISPR), a trailblazer in vaping technology and precision dosing, announced that the Company will participate in the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, taking place from June 10-11, 2025, at the Marriott Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis Lider, SVP of Cannabis, will join the panel titled "The Hidden Winners in Cannabis: Profitable Businesses Without the Red Tape" on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am CDT on the Main Stage - Floor 5 (Chicago Ballroom ABCD). The panel will explore how ancillary cannabis companies—including packaging, cultivation solutions, and vaporization hardware—are thriving without the burdens of direct plant-touching operations. Other featured panelists include Gary Santo of Rx Green Technologies, Bryan Gerber of HARA Supply, and Jack Grover of Grove Bags powered by TerpLoc. The session will be moderated by Laurie Parfitt of LKP Impact Consulting.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.: TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced planned event participation in June. Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, Chicago, Illinois: Founder and CEO Kim Rivers will participate in a discussion with Weldon Angelos of Mission Green on June 10th, and Vice President of Investor Relations Christine Hersey will participate in a panel discussion on Florida's Cannabis Market on June 9th.
A GOP congresswoman says that while she’s concerned about “free-for-alls” with marijuana laws, she understands the importance of having a “robust” medical program—a position partly informed by her own aunt’s experience using cannabis to treat symptoms of cancer. At a town hall event in Iowa on Wednesday, a constituent who identified as a Democrat spoke […]
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The growing use of marijuana as an alternative to alcohol is putting “pressure” on the spirits industry, contributing to a decline in profits in recent years, the president of a major alcohol company with ancillary brands such as Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve says. During an earnings call on Thursday, Brown-Forman Corporation CEO Lawson Whiting […]
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NEW YORK: NEW YORK, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today it was recognized in nine department categories, and 11 individual attorneys were ranked in seven categories in the Chambers USA Guide 2025.This year the firm expanded its Chambers presence to include these firm rankings: California – Insurance: InsurerColorado – InsuranceIllinois – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: InsurerNew York – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer.New individual rankings include Katherine E. Tammaro (Partner-Madison, NJ), Jane E. Young (Partner-Denver, CO), and Todd E. Jaworsky (Partner-Denver, CO).
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The Nevada legislature has approved a joint resolution calling on Congress to reschedule certain psychedelics, streamline research and provide protections for people using the substances in compliance with state law. After initially moving through the Senate and then the House with amendments, the Senate concurred to the other body’s changes and gave final approval to […]
More people in Oregon could eventually access legal psilocybin following a new federal court ruling in favor of plaintiffs who argued that the state’s first-in-the nation psilocybin law wrongfully prevents homebound patients from seeking care. Four care providers—three licensed psilocybin facilitators and a physician specializing in advanced and terminal illnesses—sued the state about year ago, […]
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A GOP-led House committee has approved a spending bill containing provisions that hemp stakeholders say would devastate the industry, prohibiting most consumable cannabinoid products that were federally legalized during the first Trump administration. Just one day after releasing the text of the legislation, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, […]
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A new study exploring the impacts of adult-use marijuana legalization on the hospitality industry finds that “hotel revenue increases by 25.2% (or $63,671 monthly) due to dispensary legalization, with the effect continuing to grow even six years after legalization.” The research article, published in the journal Production Operations and Management (POMS), draws its inferences from […]
Colorado’s governor has signed several bills amending rules for the state’s regulated marijuana and psychedelics programs. One of the measures approved by Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Tuesday would reduce certain regulatory restrictions on cannabis businesses. Another empowers the governor to grant pardons to people who’ve been convicted of psychedelics-related offenses and also revises implementation […]
DENVER: Redefining premium cannabis through cutting-edge innovation, world class genetics, and compelling storytelling Brand evolution paves way for Arizona expansion in summer 2025 DENVER, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Dot Labs ("GDL" or the "Company"), Colorado's leading premium cannabis brand, has debuted a refreshed brand identity that embodies its quality-obsessed ethos and unwavering commitment to authenticity, creativity, and innovation through the artistry of cannabis genetics. Since its inception in 2014, GDL has evolved from an early innovator into Colorado's longest-running and top-selling1 premium cannabis cultivation and extraction brand, specializing in the development of genetics and production of small batch flower and concentrates. To mark over a decade of market leadership and its upcoming expansion into Arizona, Green Dot Labs' reimagined brand identity features a modernized logo, bold messaging, elevated packaging, and updated visual elements across its platform.
An Ohio House committee took hours of public testimony on Wednesday about a bill that would make sweeping adjustments to the state’s adult-use marijuana legalization law, which was approved by voters in 2023. Amid overwhelming opposition from commenters and advocacy organizations, members said further amendments to the plan are forthcoming. Already the House Judiciary Committee […]
EDMONTON, AB: NASDAQ | TSX: ACB Canada's Largest Medical Cannabis Company Adds Two New Cultivars to Popular Brand Portfolio in the Australian Market EDMONTON, AB, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, has expanded their popular IndiMed brand with the launch of IndiMed TEMPO 22, available through the company's subsidiary, MedReleaf Australia. With the same consistent quality and reliable supply, this new 22% THC potency creates a greater range of treatment options available to prescribers.
California marijuana consumers aren’t buying less product at state-licensed stores, but they do appear to be buying cheaper ones.
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U.S. hemp interests are sounding the alarm over a House Republican budget proposal that, if passed by Congress, would ban hemp-derived THC products outright at the federal level, including so-called THCA flower.
State law allows for 500 marijuana stores, but the state will pause licensing non-social equity license holders while social-equity entrepreneurs launch their businesses.
Rope vs. Dope a rope-a-dope.
Rope vs. Dope a rope-a-dope.
A GOP-led House committee has unveiled a spending bill that contains provisions that hemp stakeholders say would devastate the industry, prohibiting most consumable cannabinoid products that were federally legalized during the first Trump administration. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies published the text of the legislation […]
The governor of Texas won’t say whether he plans to sign or veto a bill to outlaw all consumable hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing any detectable THC that was sent to his desk last week. Amid intense pushback from the hemp industry, military veterans groups and other stakeholders over the legislation from Sen. Charles Perry (R), […]
Some Vermont cannabis cultivators say they might be forced out of business after state lawmakers rejected a plan that would have allowed them to sell marijuana directly to consumers.
The governor of North Carolina has come out in support of legalizing marijuana and is convening a bipartisan commission to study the issue in hopes of moving the GOP-controlled legislature to act on reform. Gov. Josh Stein (D) said during an interview with WRAL News that was published on Tuesday that he wants to see […]
The Maine Senate has voted to pass a bill to legalize possession of up to one ounce of psilocybin by people 21 and older—one day after the House of Representatives also approved the measure. Both votes were narrow, with the Senate clearing the legislation 17-16 on Tuesday and the House passing it 70–69 on Monday. […]
“Let’s be clear—’Big Alcohol’ isn’t looking to take over hemp. We’re offering decades of experience, hard-earned knowledge and a system that works.” By Francis Creighton, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Today’s trendiest adult beverage isn’t a cocktail or a funky new wine from a new-to-you region. It isn’t a beer—though it may come in […]
HARTFORD, Conn.: HARTFORD, Conn., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Budr Cannabis, a leader in the cannabis retail space with five locations—four in Connecticut (West Hartford, Tolland, Danbury, Stratford) and one in Yonkers, NY—is pleased to announce the acquisition of three well-established cannabis dispensaries in Connecticut: The Botanist of Danbury, The Botanist of Montville, and The Botanist of Vernon. These locations will now operate under the Budr name and are officially open for business. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Budr's mission to provide exceptional cannabis retail experiences and deepen its investment in the communities it serves.
Ohio adults 21 and older can now buy more than double the amount of marijuana per day than they were previously permitted under the state’s voter-approved legalization law. Effective Wednesday, adults are now able to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of flower cannabis per day—a significant increase compared to the prior daily transaction limit of […]
ANN ARBOR, Mich.: C3 Industries acquires cannabis retail consulting firm Vetrina and appoints founder Krista Raymer as Chief Strategy Officer, gaining exclusive access to data-driven retail expertise that has helped hundreds of cannabis retailers achieve profitability, positioning C3 for accelerated growth. ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- C3 Industries ("C3" or "the Company"), a leading multi-state cannabis company dedicated to premium cannabis experiences for customers, announced today the appointment of Krista Raymer as Chief Strategy Officer and the strategic acquisition of Vetrina, a leading cannabis retail consulting firm. These moves represent C3's commitment to driving profitability through data-driven insights and position the Company for enhanced operational excellence across its multi-state High Profile retail network.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued two back-to-back updates on the use of federal welfare benefits to buy cannabis foods or drinks—at one point singling out hemp-derived CBD as a prohibited item but then replacing that with broader language focusing on “cannabis/marijuana.” An FAQ from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service was first updated […]
With a wave of more states empowering law enforcement to recognize THCA as marijuana - and to seize it - hemp merchants are concluding the boom is ending.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio: COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Belushi's Farm, the acclaimed cannabis brand founded by advocate Jim Belushi, has officially partnered with Wondergrove (Bloom's house brand) to bring its signature strains to Ohio for the first time. United by a shared commitment to quality, education, and sustainability, Belushi's Farm and Wondergrove are cultivating premium flower in an environment specifically designed to grow clean, consistent, and craft-quality cannabis.
EDMONTON, AB: NASDAQ | TSX: ACB EDMONTON, AB, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian based leading global medical cannabis company, announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time | 6:00 a.m. Mountain Time. The Company will report its financial results for the fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 before the opening of markets that same day.
Older Americans are turning to canna.
The governor of Pennsylvania says he remains “hopeful” that lawmakers can deliver a marijuana legalization bill to his desk by a budget deadline at the end of this month—and he’s urging the GOP-controlled Senate to “put their ideas on the table” after the defeat of a House-passed cannabis reform measure in that chamber. During a […]
“The important work of the Commission will continue with three members as we move toward finalizing social consumption regulations alongside work on issues.” By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon As Massachusetts lawmakers consider revamping the Cannabis Control Commission, the five-member commission is limping along with two empty seats and no timeline for when new members will […]
LITTLETON, Colo. and CHICAGO: Industry Leaders to Discuss the Transformative Shift from Recreational Cannabis to Pharmaceutical Applications LITTLETON, Colo. and CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DeFloria, Inc., the botanical-drug developer advancing the first of its kind AJA001 oral solution for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), today announced it will be featured in a high-profile investor panel at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on June 9th. Presented by AJNA BioSciences and Charlotte's Web (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), the session, "Evolving from Dispensaries to Pharmacies: Investing in the Future of Cannabis," will examine the multi-billion-dollar inflection point as cannabis investment migrates from the retail shelf to the prescription pad.
“The totality of the circumstances at the time, including the nature of the ownership change, was not sufficient cause to deny the change.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent When the company at the center of a massive cannabis product recall lost the appeal of its revoked business license in February, Missouri regulators moved quickly to […]
After approving Ukraine’s initial medical marijuana products earlier this year, national officials announced this week that they’ve granted the first-ever license allowing for imports of cannabis into the country, which legalized medical marijuana last year largely in response to the ongoing war with Russia. “On June 2, 2025, the State Medical Service issued the first […]
Connecticut marijuana company Budr has taken over three shops in that market from multistate operator The Botanist in a deal financed by Poseidon Investment Management.
Texas hemp advocates and stakeholders are rallying in opposition to a bill the legislature passed to outlaw all consumable hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing any detectable THC—delivering more than 100,000 petition signatures asking Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to veto the measure. “Senate Bill 3 was designed to destroy a vibrant and legitimate industry,” Cynthia Cabrera, president […]
CLEVELAND: CLEVELAND, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Wellness Holdings, LLC ("Standard Wellness" or the "Company"), a leading multi-state cannabis operator, today announced the appointment of Kelley Cordell as its Vice President of Retail. In this role, Cordell will lead the company's retail operations strategy, overseeing store performance, team development, and customer experience initiatives across all dispensary locations. She will report to Jared Maloof, CEO of Standard Wellness.
The California Assembly has unanimously approved a bill to delay the implementation of an planned hike on marijuana taxes. About a month after state officials announced that the cannabis excise tax rate would increase from 15 percent to 19 percent on July 1, the Assembly voted 74-0 to pass legislation from Assemblymember Matt Haney (D) […]
“If we don’t build real, sustained advocacy campaigns—the kind that mobilize voters, flood lawmakers’ inboxes and dominate local news cycles—we’ll keep losing ground.” By Gretchen Gailey, Project Champion The passage of SB 3 in Texas, banning the sale of nearly all hemp-derived cannabinoid products, is more than just another legislative setback—it’s a siren. For too […]
Scientists report that they’ve identified 33 “significant markers” in the cannabis genome that “significantly influence cannabinoid production”—a finding they say promises to drive the development of new plant varieties with specific cannabinoid profiles. The new article, published last month in the journal The Plant Genome, says the results “offer valuable guidance for Cannabis breeding programs, enabling […]
The Maine House of Representatives on Monday narrowly passed a bill that would legalize possession of up to one ounce of psilocybin by people 21 and older. The measure, LD 1034 from Rep. Grayson Lookner (D), would not authorize or regulate production, distribution or commercial sales of the psychedelic substance, however. Earlier this session, a […]
DENVER: DENVER, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vangst, the cannabis industry's leading hiring platform, today announced its acquisition of Se7en Staffing & Employment Solutions, a top cannabis staffing agency based in Kansas City, Missouri. Se7en Founder & CEO Christy Essex will join the Vangst leadership team, bringing over 15 years of staffing experience to help lead regional and national expansion efforts, effective immediately. This marks Vangst's third acquisition in the past 12 months.
Cannabis staffing platform Vangst has acquired Se7en Staffing & Employment Solutions, marking its third acquisition in the past 12 months.
Denver-based cannabis recruiting firm Vangst has acquired Se7en Staffing & Employment Solutions, marking its third acquisition in the past 12 months.
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The Texas legislature has passed a bill that would create a state-backed research consortium to conduct clinical trials on ibogaine as a possible treatment for substance use disorders and other mental health conditions, with the goal of developing a drug that would win U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The state would retain a […]
California activists are urging lawmakers to pass a bill this week to delay the implementation of an planned hike on marijuana taxes—a policy change advocates argue would detract from efforts to mitigate the illicit market. The tax increase that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law would raise the rate from 15 percent to 19 […]
TCUP to add chronic pain as qualifying condition.
Major changes to laws affecting cannabis are afoot in Texas, where lawmakers on Sunday sent a significant expansion of the state’s limited medical marijuana program to the governor.
“While European nations have taken a diverse approaches to cannabis policy and reforms, a majority of these models have yet to challenge the foothold of illicit sellers.” By Niklas Kouparanis, Bloomwell Group In the last several decades, Europe has made significant strides in its approach to legalized cannabis use, moving from strict criminalization and prohibition […]
Activists seeking to put another marijuana legalization on the ballot in Florida have collected enough signatures to initiate the next steps in the process, triggering a fiscal and judicial review by state officials. About five months after filing the measure and launching a signature drive, the campaign Smart & Safe Florida has collected 377,832 valid […]
Village Farms International is divesting its fresh produce business to focus solely on its cannabis operations.
President Donald Trump is again proposing to remove existing protections for states that have legalized medical marijuana, while maintaining a ban that’s prevented Washington, D.C. from enacting a system of regulated adult-use cannabis sales. As part of his budget request for the 2026 fiscal year sent to Congress on Friday, Trump is seeking to delete […]
A new federally funded report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that use of marijuana by U.S. adults 65 and older has increased considerably in recent years amid broader legal access for medical and recreational use. Cannabis consumption had already been on the rise over the past couple of decades, […]
U.S. cannabis leader shares Q125 results.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.: TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the "Roll-Up for Justice" campaign to support Mission [Green], a national initiative to support individuals disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition. Throughout June and July, Trulieve customers in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, and Maryland can support Mission [Green] by rolling up purchases to the nearest dollar.
Nevada’s governor has signed a bill to remove a restriction currently preventing people from being foster parents due to past marijuana convictions. While Nevada voters legalized cannabis for adult-use at the ballot in 2016, state law had continued to make it so adults with convictions for cannabis or other controlled substances from more than five […]
“Why do we have to act as if we’re the moral compass for the state? We’re senators. We’re not people’s parents.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner A legislative effort backed by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) to ban most consumable hemp and other THC products in the state stalled Friday and will now wait […]
TORONTO: TORONTO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX: XLY) (OTCQB: CBWTF) ("Auxly" or the "Company") announced today that it will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the offices of McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Suite 5300, TD Bank Tower, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1E6. The venue has limited seating, as such, shareholders who wish to attend in person will be required to pre-register with the Company by emailing [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the Meeting. Early registration is encouraged.
Lawmakers in Czech Republic this week moved forward with plans to reform the nation’s drug laws to legalize simple possession and home cultivation of marijuana and allow the use of psilocybin for medical purposes. The country’s Chamber of Deputies passed the proposal on Friday, with 142 out of 159 members voting in favor. The measure […]
Most marijuana workers in California don’t make enough money to meet living wage standards across much of the state, but unionization provides a path to stability, according to a new report.
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CALGARY, AB: CALGARY, AB, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that it will release its financial and operational results for the quarter ended April 30, 2025, after financial markets close on Monday, June 16, 2025. High Tide's second fiscal quarter 2025 financial and operational results will be available on SEDAR+, EDGAR, and on the Company's website at https://hightideinc.com/invest.
Texas lawmakers have passed a bill to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program, sending it to the governor. Just days after the legislation from Rep. Ken King (R) advanced through the Senate, with amendments that watered down the original House proposal, bicameral negotiators worked out a compromise over the weekend and then each chamber […]
“Community-controlled decriminalization is a better path to mainstreaming psychedelics than relinquishing power to the medical industry and pharmaceutical cartels.” By Kevin Walby, University of Winnepeg & Jamie Brownlee, Carleton University, via The Conversation Once stigmatized and outlawed, psychedelics are moving from the counterculture to the mainstream. From Prince Harry’s use of psilocybin to National Football […]
“This was an easy case to make, which is probably why the plaintiffs didn’t file an opposition to the motion for summary judgment.” By James Brooks, Alaska Beacon A federal magistrate judge has ruled that the state of Alaska did not violate the U.S. Constitution when it acted to limit intoxicating hemp products in 2023. […]
“People with cancer or chronic pain disability could be arrested simply for accessing a plant that helps them survive. Recriminalization is not regulation. It’s retaliation.” By Sophie Nieto-Muñoz, New Jersey Monitor Lawmakers mulled Thursday whether New Jersey should ramp up enforcement against unlicensed cannabis sellers by passing a bill that would criminalize the purchase of […]
“The patients of this state may be weary, may be tired, but they stand strong and will hold lawmakers accountable for their votes. They have the blood of Nebraskans on their hands.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Lawmakers approved the governor’s two appointees to the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission on Friday over opposition from long-term […]
“Throw the lowlifes in jail if you want to stop the bad actors… Don’t take out the ag producers.” By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Six years ago, Texas lawmakers opened a door to a new lifeline for farmers: growing hemp. Farmers invested time, money and land into growing the drought-resistant crop and developing […]
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Oregon's cannabis regulator, falling in line with a recent federal judge's ruling, says it no longer will require businesses to secure agreements with labor unions to obtain state marijuana licenses.
The Texas House has rejected the Senate’s recent changes to a bill that would significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program, requesting a conference committee to resolve the issues before potentially sending the measure to the governor’s desk. Just days after the legislation from Rep. Cody Harris (R) moved through the Senate—with amendments that watered […]
Shortly after Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill to end the criminalization of bong water containing trace amount of drugs, Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) has signed the measure into law. The change addresses an existing policy that had allowed law enforcement to treat quantities of bong water greater than four ounces as equivalent to the pure, […]
Marijuana multistate operator Ascend Wellness Holdings has closed a $50 million private placement of senior secured notes.
AUSTIN, Texas: Sunmed™ | Your CBD Store® asks Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Veto Senate Bill 3 AUSTIN, Texas, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunmed™ | Your CBD Store® stands in firm opposition to Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), which threatens the livelihood of thousands of small and independent Texas merchants and business owners and denies access to a wide range of wellness and therapeutic products. This Bill, if signed into law, will have devastating consequences for Texas's small business community, including the loss of over 53,000 jobs and the closure of 8,000 businesses.
Senate Republicans, in a rash act of political theater, killed the clearest path to legal cannabis in Pennsylvania history. By Pennsylvania Rep. Rick Krajewski (D) This month Pennsylvania had the opportunity to join the rest of the country in leaving behind the failed policies of the War on Drugs. Instead, it appears Republicans are still […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Justice Department to further extend a case concerning the federal prohibition on gun ownership by people who consume marijuana. About a month after the court granted the Trump administration’s initial request to push back the case so it could have more time to decide whether […]
Most people take for granted that there’s a link between using marijuana and playing video games, but a new review of available research suggests the connection isn’t so simple. While it is true that most published studies have found a positive correlation between video games and cannabis consumption, but others have found a negative association […]
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) is lauding regulators’ recent announcement that the state’s voter-approved psychedelics program is now “fully launched for operations,” saying on Thursday that he’s proud the supply chain is in place for the second-in-the nation psilocybin system. “Proud to announce that Colorado’s regulated Natural Medicine initiative is fully launched!” Polis said on […]