Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has vetoed a controversial proposal that would have banned all hemp-derived THC products in the state, effectively preserving Texas’s thriving hemp industry. The veto, delivered just ahead of the deadline, ends a monthslong push led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) to crack down on intoxicating hemp products. Senate Bill […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced during a Juneteenth address, that his administration is issuing pardons for nearly 7,000 individuals previously convicted of low-level offenses. The move builds on last year’s sweeping action in which the governor pardoned more than 175,000 convictions, impacting approximately 100,000 people. The latest wave of pardons reaffirms Moore’s commitment to
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The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has officially adopted a significant policy shift that prevents officers from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of raw plant material. The decision, reported by WTTW, comes in response to a long-standing legal battle and marks a notable change in law enforcement protocol for the city. The revised policy
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Older Americans are embracing cannabis in record numbers, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The research shows that cannabis use among U.S. adults aged 65 and older jumped more than 40% from 2021 to 2023, signaling a dramatic shift in perceptions and usage among the senior population. The study analyzed data
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St. Paul, MN – A judiciary and public safety bill signed into law by Governor Tim Walz over the weekend has officially ended criminal penalties related to bong water in Minnesota, correcting a controversial legal loophole that once allowed for extreme charges based on water content alone. Previously, Minnesota law treated bong water containing drug
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Massachusetts has unveiled the EquityWorks Career Hub, an online platform designed to support job seekers, provide workforce training, and foster networking within the state’s regulated industry. Initially available only to individuals enrolled in the Cannabis Control Commission’s (CCC) equity program, the platform will open to the general public starting June 19. “The EquityWorks platform is
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) is calling on state lawmakers to reject legislation that would implement a medical cannabis program—despite the fact that over two-thirds of voters approved the initiative in a ballot measure last year. At a press conference this week, Hilgers stood alongside law enforcement officials to denounce Legislative Bill 677, which
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California has reported a stunning 99.7% compliance rate with its recently enacted ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products, following inspections of over 11,000 businesses by the state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The emergency regulations—introduced by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2023—were designed to restrict the sale of consumable hemp products containing psychoactive compounds such
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The American Beverage Licensees (ABL), a prominent alcohol industry trade association, is urging states to adopt proven alcohol regulation practices for the sale of intoxicating THC products. Representing alcohol licensees in 26 states, the ABL has outlined a set of recommendations for state lawmakers to consider when drafting regulations for products containing THC, a compound
Nevada’s first state-licensed cannabis consumption lounge, Smoke and Mirrors, has closed its doors just 14 months after opening, according to a report by KLAS. Operated by Thrive, the Las Vegas-based lounge had been seen as a potential model for cannabis hospitality in the state, but its closure underscores the growing challenges facing the emerging lounge
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