Cannabis Legalization

Texas Moves Forward on Expanding Medical Marijuana Program

Texas Moves Forward on Expanding Medical Marijuana Program

Texas officials are taking steps to implement a law that significantly expands the state’s medical marijuana program. Draft rules have been posted to allow physicians to recommend new qualifying conditions for cannabis and establish standards for permissible inhalation devices. The state Health and Human Services Commission is expected to formally file the proposed rules next […]

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Trucking Industry Seeks Clarity on Marijuana Rescheduling and DOT Drug Testing

Trucking Industry Seeks Clarity on Marijuana Rescheduling and DOT Drug Testing

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has raised concerns about the potential impact of federal marijuana rescheduling on drug testing programs for commercial drivers. In a letter sent to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy, ATA Chief Operating Officer Dan Horvath requested clarity on how the agency plans to maintain drug testing authority if cannabis

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Massachusetts Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal Adult-Use Cannabis Law

Massachusetts Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal Adult-Use Cannabis Law

A new ballot initiative filed in Massachusetts seeks to repeal the state’s adult-use cannabis law, which voters approved in 2016. The proposal, led by Caroline Cunningham and backed by 14 other voters, would end retail cannabis sales and prohibit adults from cultivating cannabis at home. The measure comes in two versions, both titled “An Act

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Federal Court Rules Parts of New York Cannabis Licensing Unconstitutional

Federal Court Rules Parts of New York Cannabis Licensing Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court in New York has ruled that parts of the state’s social equity licensing program for cannabis are likely unconstitutional. The decision, issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan, is the first time a federal circuit court has applied the dormant Commerce Clause doctrine to adult-use

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Texas Lawmakers to Revisit Hemp Product Ban in Upcoming Special Session

Texas Lawmakers to Revisit Hemp Product Ban in Upcoming Special Session

Texas lawmakers will once again consider whether to restrict intoxicating hemp products, as Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has called for another special legislative session “immediately” after the current one failed to advance. Abbott’s move follows gridlock in the Legislature, where Democratic lawmakers staged a walkout to block a Republican redistricting plan, preventing the passage of

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California Audit Finds Cannabis Packaging Too Attractive to Children

California Audit Finds Cannabis Packaging Too Attractive to Children

A new report from California’s State Auditor says cannabis packaging regulations are unclear and poorly enforced, allowing products with child-appealing designs to remain on the market. The audit criticized the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) for failing to proactively identify violations and for inconsistent enforcement practices. The audit reviewed 40 cannabis products sold online and

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Omaha Tribe Leads Nebraska in Legalizing Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis

Omaha Tribe Leads Nebraska in Legalizing Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska has officially become the first government in the state to legalize and regulate both medical and adult-use cannabis. The landmark decision followed a unanimous vote by the Tribal Council, signaling a bold step forward in state-level cannabis reform. While Nebraska voters approved a medical cannabis initiative last November, lawmakers have

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Medical Cultivation Begins in Kentucky, Bringing Relief Closer for Thousands

Medical Cultivation Begins in Kentucky, Bringing Relief Closer for Thousands

Kentucky has officially entered a new chapter in patient care with the launch of medical cultivation at Armory Kentucky LLC — the state’s first operational Tier II grower, based in Mayfield. This marks the first time medical crops are being grown under Kentucky’s newly enacted program. Governor Andy Beshear applauded the development, highlighting it as

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Home Values Skyrocket in States with Adult-Use Legalization, New Report Finds

Home Values Skyrocket in States with Adult-Use Legalization, New Report Finds

Home values in states with adult-use legalization have surged an average of $60,327 more over the past 15 years than in states where prohibition remains, according to a new analysis from real estate platform Clever Offers. The report, covering the period from 2009 to 2024, reveals that home prices in regulated states increased by $222,958

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Dallas Pauses Cannabis Decriminalization Law After State Pushback

Dallas Pauses Cannabis Decriminalization Law After State Pushback

Dallas, TX — City officials in Dallas have agreed to temporarily halt enforcement of the city’s voter-approved cannabis decriminalization amendment following legal threats from the Texas Attorney General’s office, according to a report by FOX 4. The amendment, passed by 67% of Dallas voters in November 2023, aimed to reform local cannabis enforcement policies. Dallas

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