Missouri regulators will begin accepting the third round of marijuana microbusiness license applications next month, with licenses expected to be issued later this year. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced Monday that applications will be accepted electronically through the state’s online registry portal from July 13 through July 27. The lottery …
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Virginia Lawmakers Send Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales to Governor Spanberger
Virginia is one signature away from finally launching a legal recreational marijuana market. The House of Delegates voted today to approve a budget package that includes language authorizing licensed adult-use marijuana sales, sending the measure to Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Senate passed the same package earlier in the day, meaning the proposal has now cleared …
New York Office of Cannabis Management to Launch First-in-the-Nation Cannabis Care and Health Equity Center
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management will hold a launch event Thursday for what it describes as the nation’s first Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity. The event is scheduled for June 25 at 10 a.m. at Albany Medical Center’s Huyck Auditorium. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, the …
Virginia Senate Passes Budget That Would Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Sales
The Virginia Senate just passed a budget package that would legalize licensed adult-use marijuana sales, sending the measure to the House of Delegates which is expected to pass it later today. The vote was 23 to 16. The cannabis language is part of a compromise announced last week by Governor Abigail Spanberger, State Senator Lashrecse …
Countries Where Cannabis Can Still Carry the Death Penalty
A growing number of countries have legalized or decriminalized marijuana in recent years, but in parts of the world, cannabis-related offenses can still carry the harshest possible punishment. According to the latest global review from Harm Reduction International, 36 countries continue to retain the death penalty for drug offenses. In 2025, at least 1,212 people …
New Filing Asks North Carolina Supreme Court to Revisit Marijuana Odor Search Ruling
A North Carolina attorney is asking the state Supreme Court to revisit a recent marijuana odor ruling, arguing the decision gives police broad authority to conduct warrantless searches even though legal hemp and illegal marijuana can smell virtually identical. The filing was submitted Tuesday by attorney Benjamin Kull on behalf of Tyron Lamont Dobson, whose …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top 10.3 Billion mg of THC, 3.5 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026, Patient Count Hits New High
Florida’s medical marijuana market has now crossed 10.3 billion milligrams of THC and 3.5 ounces of smokable marijuana sold so far in 2026, according to the newest weekly update from the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). The June 19 report shows that medical marijuana treatment centers dispensed 429,878,669 milligrams of THC and 149,108.430 …
Georgia House Passes Resolution Recognizing and Commending Medical Marijuana Therapeutics
The Georgia House of Representatives on Friday approved a resolution recognizing and commending Medical Marijuana Therapeutics, a Georgia-founded medical cannabis practice. House Resolution 24, filed during the 2026 first special session, was introduced by State Representatives Karen Lupton, Shea Roberts, Marvin Lim and Long Tran. According to the state’s legislative tracking page, the resolution was …
Vermont Governor Signs Law Doubling Marijuana Possession and Purchase Limits, Allowing Cannabis Events
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation into law that doubles the state’s adult-use marijuana possession and purchase limits while creating a new authorization process for cannabis events. Senate Bill 278, sponsored by State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D), was signed by Scott on June 18 after receiving final approval from the Vermont Legislature late …
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Regulated Cannabis Cultivation
The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved regulated cannabis cultivation, with officials saying the move could boost farmer income while supporting the textile, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. State minister Jagat Singh Negi announced the decision on June 20, calling it an “important and visionary decision” that followed extensive consultations, including field studies inside and outside the …
