The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Douglas Horn, a trucker who sued Medical Marijuana Inc. after being fired for a positive THC test that he says resulted from a hemp-derived CBD product. The ruling allows him to seek triple damages under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, setting a major […]
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In a move that could reshape Florida’s hemp industry, state Senator Tracie Davis (D) introduced a new bill aimed at regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products. This bill comes after Governor Ron DeSantis (R) vetoed similar legislation last year, citing concerns about the potential impact on the industry. The new legislation would impose strict regulations on hemp
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The Ohio Senate passed a bill aimed at overriding key provisions of the state’s voter-approved cannabis legalization law, The Columbus Dispatch reports. The measure, passed by Senate Republicans in a 23-9 party-line vote on Wednesday, introduces significant restrictions to the state’s existing cannabis framework. Key Changes in the Senate Bill If enacted, the bill would
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A Utah Senate committee approved a significantly revised version of a bill aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. House Bill 203 (HB203), which initially proposed adding 25 new medical cannabis licenses and creating an ombudsman position for industry oversight, was drastically altered before advancing from the Senate Health
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has unveiled a new proposal to include cannabis products in the state’s wholesale tax—currently applied to tobacco and other smoking products—as part of a broader plan to generate funding for infrastructure projects, the Detroit News reports. The initiative could raise an estimated $470 million to support road and bridge repairs
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Marc Fogel, the American teacher and former U.S. diplomat sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison for cannabis possession, has been released in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy for President Donald Trump. His release, reported by The New York Times, comes after more than three years of detention. Fogel
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Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would impose a minimum $300 fine on adults convicted of possessing three ounces or less of cannabis. The proposal, sponsored by State Rep. Bruce Skaug (R), passed the House and advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Skaug argues that the fine would serve as a
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Indiana Statehouse representatives Sue Errington (D) and Jim Lucas (R) may come from opposite ends of the political spectrum, but they agree on one major issue: legalizing marijuana in Indiana. Despite their differing stances on many topics, both see the potential benefits of marijuana legalization, including significant tax revenue for the state and relief for
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In her recent State of the State address, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) unveiled a new proposal to use tax revenue generated from medical cannabis sales to fund free meal programs for students across the state. Sanders announced that the funds would help provide both breakfast and lunch for students, making these programs financially
Kentucky’s ongoing debate on cannabis legalization took a significant step forward as state Democrats in the House and Senate introduced two proposals—Senate Bill 36 and House Bill 105. These bills aim to place the question of adult-use cannabis legalization directly in the hands of voters during the 2026 general election. The proposals are the latest
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