Cannabis Legalization

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

Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board has temporarily paused the acceptance of new retail and tier two cultivation license applications, WCAX reports. The decision, aimed at addressing the growing issue of retail saturation, comes as the state’s cannabis market faces numerous challenges. Board Chair James Pepper highlighted several issues plaguing the industry, including the inability to secure

Ukraine’s medical cannabis legalization policy officially took effect on August 16, as the country continues to defend itself against the ongoing aggression from neighboring Russia. This significant policy change grants military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cancer patients access to medical cannabis products, provided they have a prescription from a doctor. The

Two prominent North Dakota medical cannabis companies have significantly funded the New Economic Frontier campaign, which aims to legalize cannabis in the state. According to the North Dakota Monitor, Pure Dakota Health, with three medical cannabis dispensaries in the state, has contributed approximately $247,000 in both cash and in-kind donations. GR Holding OH-ND LLC, affiliated

Massachusetts for Mental Health Options (MMHO) has successfully submitted an additional 14,000 signatures to qualify a psychedelics legalization initiative for the state’s November ballot. This follows a prior submission that prompted legislators to review the proposal, ultimately deciding against advancing it. Emily Oneschuk, MMHO’s grassroots outreach director, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from Massachusetts

Sixty-five percent of New Hampshire residents either “strongly” or “somewhat” support adult-use cannabis legalization, according to the University of New Hampshire Granite State Poll released on June 20. Another 19% of residents either “strongly” or “somewhat” opposed the reforms, with 15% unsure. Last month, the state Senate passed a legalization bill designed to gain the