New York Governor Signs Legislation To Reign In Illicit Weed Market
Why it matters: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation aimed at reducing the illicit cannabis market, providing ...
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Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses
Why it matters: Washington's governor has signed a new law that will add up to 52 cannabis shops between 2024 ...
Maryland Governor Approves Bills on Cannabis Reform, Abortion Protection, Gender-Affirming Treatment
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed into law six new bills that cover gender-affirming health care, abortion, and cannabis reform. ...
Maine Officials Report ‘Mass Exodus’ of Caregivers Amid Rec Sales
Why it matters: The number of caregivers applying to supply medical cannabis in Maine has plummeted, with regulators blaming oversupply ...
Cannabis Sales in Vermont Hit Record High in February
Vermont's adult-use cannabis market hit a record high of $6.5m in February, representing a 6.9% growth rate from the previous ...
Fentanyl Overdoses See Dramatic Spike in U.S., According to Report
Why it matters: The number of deadly overdoses from fentanyl has surged between 2016 and 2021, according to a new ...
Feds Relax Rules Regarding Cannabis Use To Attract Younger Workers
Why it matters: The federal government is relaxing its drug screening rules to attract younger workers who have grown up ...
Montana Lawmakers Approve Cannabis Tax Bill
Why it matters: Montana lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 442, which allocates revenue from recreational marijuana taxes, to Governor Greg ...
Littered Joint Roaches Wreak Havoc for Dog Parents in New York City
Why it matters: Dog owners and veterinarians have expressed concerns over the littering of joint roaches on New York City ...
Wisconsin GOP Leaders Kill 500+ Proposals from Governor, Including Legal Cannabis
Why it matters: Wisconsin Republicans have rejected over 500 proposals put forward by Governor Tony Evers, including a proposal to ...
Minnesota Senate Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill
Why it matters: The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, coming just days after the House ...
New Report From Marijuana Policy Project Examines Eight Years of Cannabis Tax Revenue
Why it matters: The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has released a report that shows states in the US with cannabis ...
Georgia’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Open
Why it matters: Georgia's first medical marijuana dispensaries have opened, providing patients access to cannabis oil with up to 5% ...
Oklahoma Growers To Pay $50K Deposit for License Under New Law
Why it matters: A new Oklahoma law imposes a $50,000 bond on cannabis growers to restore any environmental damage or ...
Minnesota Omnibus Health Bill Includes Provisions for Psychedelic Task Force
Why it matters: The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed an omnibus health finance bill that contains provisions to create a ...
Battle Erupts Over Harlem Dispensary Across the Street from Apollo Theater
Why it matters: A battle is taking place over plans to open a new cannabis dispensary in Harlem across the ...
