Cannabis Legalization

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

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives took a historic step this week by giving initial approval to an adult-use cannabis legalization bill that proposes a state-run retail model. The bill advanced quickly through the House Health Committee and passed a floor vote a narrow 102-101 decision along party lines. All Democratic lawmakers voted in favor, while

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has submitted its final draft of regulations for the state’s adult-use cannabis industry. If approved by an administrative law judge, cannabis licenses could be awarded within weeks, marking a major step toward the market’s official launch. “These rules lay the foundation to ensure Minnesotans can have confidence in a