Pennsylvania’s governor is increasing pressure on lawmakers to send him a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, saying that doing so would generate new revenue that could be invested in key programs. “While some in Harrisburg claim we…
The Idaho House of Representatives has joined the Senate in approving a resolution urging voters to “reject” an effort to place an initiative to legalize medical marijuana on the state’s November ballot. The measure, sponsored by the…
“The practical effect is to immunize Ohio’s in-state marijuana industry, which Ohio law requires to have an in-state physical presence, from out-of-state competition with respect to federally legal hemp products otherwise sold in…
Missouri’s governor says the state needs to take steps to restrict the availability of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products in line with legislation that lawmakers recently sent to his desk. “At a high level, I’m very much in favor of…
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says the marijuana rescheduling appeal process “remains pending” despite President Donald Trump issuing an executive order more than three months ago directing the attorney general to enact the…
A Republican congressman who President Donald Trump is campaigning to defeat in a primary election next month says states should be able to decide whether they want to legalize marijuana without federal interference. Rep. Thomas Massie (R…
Current federal laws that determine how marijuana and other drugs are classified have “fundamental flaws” that have done “immense damage,” according to a new analysis coauthored by a former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) senior…
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“The issue isn’t whether the funds should be used, it’s how they’re used and whether we’re doing it in a responsible, sustainable way.” By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State…
Massachusetts lawmakers have negotiated the details of a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. A bicameral conference committee has…
A Maine Republican lawmaker is calling out colleagues for killing his bill that would have allowed marijuana consumption lounges to operate in the state. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted 108-35 to adopt a committee’s…
Advocates have long argued that marijuana legalization is a superior alternative to criminalization. But while that sentiment prevails with the public and a growing number of lammakers, a leading drug policy reform group says it’s…
“This is a careful bill for people, our veterans and first responders, who have carried extraordinary burdens.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent After four years of trying, the Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would…
Congressional lawmakers were recently presented with a unique argument in favor of expanding therapeutic access to cannabis and rescheduling marijuana under federal law: Doing so could mitigate threats associated with Chinese Community…
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A Louisiana Senate panel has advanced a bill to allow patients with terminal and irreversible conditions to use medical marijuana in hospitals. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the legislation, SB 270 from Sen. Katrina…
The legislation also has provisions to protect marijuana consumers’ privacy and cannabis workers’ right to unionize. By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent A bill now heading to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (R) desk would take all…
Hawaii senators have approved a pair of resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access to banking services for companies in…
President Donald Trump is requesting that Congress continue to protect state medical marijuana programs from federal interference while also maintaining a policy that has blocked local officials in Washington, D.C. from legalizing…
Federal officials have finalized a rule that will allow coverage of some hemp products as specialized, non-primarily health-related benefits through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. In a filing set to be published in the Federal Register on…
A governor-appointed cannabis commission in North Carolina has issued an interim report after holding months of meetings focused on the issue. The group is recommending that the state move away from a criminalization-based approach to…
FBI agents received specific guidance prohibiting them investing in marijuana companies—but not necessarily those that make hemp or CBD products—according to a 2022 memo that the agency released last week for reasons that are unclear. The…
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The mayor of Washington, D.C. is proposing to allow medical marijuana companies to partner with local breweries and distilleries to produce cannabis-infused, alcohol-free drinks for sale in the nation’s capital. Under the partnership…
Massachusetts marijuana businesses have filed a lawsuit aiming to block an initiative to roll back the state’s voter-approved legalization law from reaching the November ballot. The proposal to repeal laws allowing legal recreational…
Maryland lawmakers have approved a bill to protect firefighters and rescue workers from being penalized over their lawful use of medical marijuana off the job. The House of Delegates passed the legislation, HB 797 from Del. Adrian Boafo (D…
Virginia officials are ramping up hiring for a variety of cannabis regulatory roles as the state’s pro-legalization governor prepares to take action on a bill to allow recreational sales, in addition to several other reform proposals that…
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi will be transitioning out of the role. He is reportedly considering replacing her with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin—a move that could…
Texas officials have conditionally approved more new medical marijuana business licenses as part of a law that’s being implemented to significantly expand the state’s cannabis program. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced on…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance making clear that it does not intend to interfere with implementation of a new Trump administration initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for…