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 […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Mississippi’s near-total ban on medical cannabis advertising, leaving in place a lower court ruling that upheld the state’s restrictions. The decision is a significant blow to dispensary owners like Clarence Cocroft, who argued the advertising ban violates his First Amendment rights. Cocroft, the owner
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) is calling on state lawmakers to reject legislation that would implement a medical cannabis program—despite the fact that over two-thirds of voters approved the initiative in a ballot measure last year. At a press conference this week, Hilgers stood alongside law enforcement officials to denounce Legislative Bill 677, which
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California has reported a stunning 99.7% compliance rate with its recently enacted ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products, following inspections of over 11,000 businesses by the state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The emergency regulations—introduced by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2023—were designed to restrict the sale of consumable hemp products containing psychoactive compounds such
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The American Beverage Licensees (ABL), a prominent alcohol industry trade association, is urging states to adopt proven alcohol regulation practices for the sale of intoxicating THC products. Representing alcohol licensees in 26 states, the ABL has outlined a set of recommendations for state lawmakers to consider when drafting regulations for products containing THC, a compound
North Carolina Democratic lawmakers have taken a significant step towards legalizing medical cannabis with the introduction of the North Carolina Compassionate Care Act. The bill aims to provide patients with access to cannabis as a treatment for debilitating conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and for individuals receiving end-of-life
Nevada’s first state-licensed cannabis consumption lounge, Smoke and Mirrors, has closed its doors just 14 months after opening, according to a report by KLAS. Operated by Thrive, the Las Vegas-based lounge had been seen as a potential model for cannabis hospitality in the state, but its closure underscores the growing challenges facing the emerging lounge
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An Alabama court ruling has overturned the medical cannabis licenses issued in December 2023 by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), further delaying the state’s long-anticipated medical program, CBS 42 reports. The decision by the Circuit Court of Montgomery County invalidates the AMCC’s use of an “emergency rule” to proceed with licensing after earlier attempts
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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the launch of a $2 million grant program designed to help farmers and organizations provide training, education, and financing to those navigating the state’s expanding industry. The CanGrow farmer loan and training grants aim to equip farmers with the resources and tools needed to enter or grow
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Lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a controversial bill that would ban the sale of hemp-derived intoxicating products, potentially shaking up the state’s thriving hemp industry. The bill, which had already cleared the House earlier in the week, passed in the Senate and now awaits action from Governor Bill Lee. According to The Tennessean, the legislation
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