Cannabis Legalization

Hemp business owners in Missouri are organizing a new ballot initiative aimed at significantly overhauling cannabis regulations in the state. Spearheaded by Kansas City-based American Shaman and industry lobbyist Eapen Thampy, the proposal seeks to remove cannabis regulation from the state constitution and align oversight more closely with existing alcohol and tobacco laws. “Part of […]

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