Cannabis Legalization

THC-infused beverages can no longer be sold by the drink in Kentucky, as Senate Bill 202 officially takes effect. The new law now limits sales to liquor stores and online platforms only, creating a major shift in how cannabis-infused beverages reach consumers across the state. The bill, signed into law in March, is already drawing

Montpelier, VT — Vermont lawmakers have opted not to approve a pilot program that would have allowed licensed cannabis cultivators to sell their products directly to consumers, according to a report from Vermont Public Radio (VPR). The proposal, backed by Lt. Gov. John Rodgers, was met with significant opposition from legislators who expressed concern that

Portland, OR – A federal judge has struck down Oregon’s voter-approved Measure 119, which required cannabis businesses to remain neutral on unionization efforts as a condition of their licensing. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Michael Simon, declared the measure unconstitutional, citing violations of the First Amendment and federal labor law. The measure, approved

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would significantly restrict where intoxicating hemp products can be sold, requiring that such products be available only through state-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries. Currently, these hemp-derived products — which often contain compounds like Delta-8 THC — are sold at CBD shops, convenience stores, smoke shops, and gas stations

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that the state will hold its first adult-use cannabis licensing lotteries on June 5, marking a major step forward in launching the legal market. The upcoming lotteries will include both social equity and general applicants for three core license types: cultivators, manufacturers, and mezzobusinesses. A separate licensing