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Minnesota Earns $10 Million in Taxes from Hemp-Derived THC Products

Minnesota Earns $10 Million in Taxes from Hemp-Derived THC Products

According to a report from MinnPost, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced that the state has generated $10,022,635 in tax revenue from hemp-derived THC products since their market launch nearly a year ago. Although Minnesota legalized cannabis use for adults last year, the full adult-use industry is not expected to be operational until 2025. […]

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Headflyer Brewing Launches On-Tap THC Beverages in Minnesota

Headflyer Brewing Launches On-Tap THC Beverages in Minnesota

Headflyer Brewing, located in northeast Minneapolis, has begun serving hemp-derived, THC-infused beverages on tap, according to a report from CBS News. This offering comes following a newly enacted state regulation effective July 1, which allows such products to be dispensed on tap instead of exclusively in cans. Previously, hemp-derived THC drinks were required to be

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Arkansas Advocates Seek Ballot Initiative for Medical Cannabis Expansion

Arkansas Advocates Seek Ballot Initiative for Medical Cannabis Expansion

Advocates with Arkansans for Patient Access (APA) have submitted more than 111,000 signatures in support of placing an initiative to expand Arkansas’s medical cannabis program on the November ballot, according to a report by 5NEWS. If approved by voters, the ballot initiative would allow registered patients to cultivate medical cannabis at home. It would also

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Florida Poll Majority Backs Cannabis Legalization Constitutional Amendment

Florida Poll: Majority Backs Cannabis Legalization Constitutional Amendment

A recent poll conducted by Florida Politics indicates strong support among Florida voters for a constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use cannabis, with 64% in favor. In Florida, constitutional amendments require a 60% majority to pass into law. The poll highlighted overwhelming support across age demographics, with 100% of respondents aged 18-29 and 82% of voters

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Bipartisan Bill Proposes Federal Cannabis Misdemeanor Expungement

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Federal Cannabis Misdemeanor Expungement

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House aims to establish an expungement mechanism for low-level, non-felony violations of federal cannabis laws. Sponsored by Reps. Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), the Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act seeks to expedite the clearing of non-felony cannabis offenses in the federal system. Rep. Carter highlighted

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Maryland's Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Exceed $1.1 Billion in First Year

Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Exceed $1.1 Billion in First Year

Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) announced a significant milestone as the state’s total cannabis sales surpassed $1.1 billion during the first year of its adult-use market, according to a report from Tri-State Alert. The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) revealed that since the launch of adult-use cannabis sales on July 1, 2023, the market has seen

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Massachusetts Psychedelics Legalization Initiative Gains Ballot Momentum

Massachusetts Psychedelics Legalization Initiative Gains Ballot Momentum

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

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Maryland Celebrates $1.1 Billion in Legal Cannabis Sales Milestone

Maryland Celebrates $1.1 Billion in Legal Cannabis Sales Milestone

Since Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market launched in July of last year, licensed retailers have collectively sold over $1.1 billion worth of legal marijuana products. According to data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration, this milestone underscores the robust growth and economic impact of the state’s cannabis industry. Governor Wes Moore (D) praised the achievement, emphasizing

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Nebraska Activists Submit Signatures for Medical Marijuana Ballot Measures

Nebraska Activists Submit Signatures for Medical Marijuana Ballot Measures

Nebraska’s advocacy group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) has submitted more than 114,000 signatures for each of two medical marijuana legalization initiatives, surpassing the required threshold for ballot qualification. The campaign, which seeks to amend state law to permit medical cannabis use, faces its third attempt to secure voter approval after setbacks in previous election

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California Officials Issue Product Recalls for West Coast Cure Cannabis Products

California Officials Issue Product Recalls for West Coast Cure Cannabis Products

California state officials have issued recalls for five cannabis products manufactured by West Coast Cure (WCC), citing concerns over pesticide contamination. This move comes in response to recent findings of widespread pesticide presence in the state’s adult-use cannabis industry, highlighting ongoing regulatory challenges. The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced that the following WCC products

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