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House Republicans Push to Block Cannabis Rescheduling in New Spending Bill

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Politics / By kushmediagroup

Republican lawmakers in the House Appropriations Committee have introduced a provision in the latest federal spending bill that would prevent the Department of Justice from using any funds to reschedule cannabis under federal law. The measure, which is part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) budget, marks the second consecutive year GOP […]

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

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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

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Science & Health, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

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

Cannabis News, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

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

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

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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Massachusetts Suspends Cannabis Lab Over “Suspicious” Testing Results

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business, Cannabis In Science & Health / By kushmediagroup

Boston, MA — The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has ordered Assured Testing Laboratories to cease operations after identifying what officials called “suspicious patterns” in the lab’s yeast and mold test results, MJBizDaily reports. According to state data, Assured Testing Laboratories reported only 10 failures out of 17,565 samples for excessive yeast and mold —

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Jefferson County Companies Sue Kentucky Over Medical Cannabis Licensing Process

Cannabis News, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

Louisville, KY — A group of Jefferson County-based medical cannabis companies has filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky and former Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) Executive Director Sam Flynn, alleging that the state’s licensing rollout is unconstitutional, the Courier-Journal reports. The lawsuit, filed by investors who were denied licenses during the 2024 lottery,

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House Approves VA Budget Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis and Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans

Cannabis News, Cannabis In Science & Health, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

Washington, D.C. — In a landmark move, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a $453 billion budget bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that includes major reforms in veterans’ healthcare access—specifically, allowing VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis in states where it is legal and preparing the agency for the integration of

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Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Expands State’s Medical Program

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has vetoed a controversial proposal that would have banned all hemp-derived THC products in the state, effectively preserving Texas’s thriving hemp industry. The veto, delivered just ahead of the deadline, ends a monthslong push led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) to crack down on intoxicating hemp products. Senate Bill

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Maryland Governor Pardons Nearly 7,000 More Convictions, Expands Equity Initiatives

Cannabis News, Cannabis And Culture, Cannabis Legalization / By kushmediagroup

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced during a Juneteenth address, that his administration is issuing pardons for nearly 7,000 individuals previously convicted of low-level offenses. The move builds on last year’s sweeping action in which the governor pardoned more than 175,000 convictions, impacting approximately 100,000 people. The latest wave of pardons reaffirms Moore’s commitment to

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