Cannabis Legalization

A Michigan sheriff recently testified before a U.S. House subcommittee, advising Congress on the benefits of state-level marijuana legalization in addressing the proliferation of unregulated intoxicating hemp products. At a hearing titled “Combatting Existing and Emerging Illicit Drug Threats”, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard about the growing challenges Virginia […]

Both chambers of Virginia’s legislature recently passed identical bills aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana sales. The legislation, which would allow adults to purchase marijuana from regulated, state-licensed retailers, now heads to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk. However, the governor has already expressed intentions to veto the bills, as he did with a similar proposal last year.

A new Florida Chamber of Commerce poll finds that 53% of likely voters support cannabis legalization in the state, a drop from the 56% who backed the 2024 ballot measure. Despite majority support, the figure remains below the 60% threshold required to amend the state constitution, posing a challenge for advocates preparing a renewed push

In a progressive move, Florida Senator Tina Scott Polsky (D) has introduced SB 146, a bill aimed at safeguarding parental rights for medical marijuana patients. The proposed legislation ensures that state courts cannot restrict custody, visitation, or parenting time solely based on a parent’s legal cannabis patient status. “A court may not deny or otherwise

Kentucky reached a major milestone in its medical program this week, as the Office of Medical Cannabis (OCM) held its final dispensary licensing lottery. The event saw 12 licenses awarded to applicants from a competitive pool of over 4,000 dispensary submissions. This marks the conclusion of the state’s dispensary licensing process under the current framework,

The launch of Minnesota’s adult-use industry is facing setbacks after state officials announced the cancellation of the early licensing lottery for social equity applicants. This decision comes in response to lawsuits claiming unfair denial of applications, prompting a judge to halt the process. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has confirmed that instead of