Apr 03 2025
A new bill filed today in the Massachusetts Legislature would add cannabis-infused beverages to the state’s bottle redemption program. Filed by State Representative David LeBoeuf (D), House Bill 3982 has been referred to the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy. The proposal would amend current recycling laws to treat cannabis beverages like soda, water, and beer …
Apr 03 2025
A group of six Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced House Bill 1107 today, a measure that would establish a regulated adult-use cannabis farmer-grower program in anticipation of marijuana legalization. Filed by State Representatives Melissa Shusterman, Ben Sanchez, Tarah Probst, Danilo Burgos, Melissa Cerrato and Dan Williams, all Democrats, HB 1107 would create the Adult-use Cannabis Program within …
Apr 03 2025
23 states have legalized the licensed distribution of cannabis, but how they approach taxes and regulations varies substantially. Of these 23 states —21 of which have a currently operating adult-use market, with Delaware’s and Minnesota’s launching later this year— marijuana taxes range from just 6%, all the way to 37%. Below is a list of …
Apr 03 2025
North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger says full legalization of marijuana is off the table this session, but medical marijuana legislation could still gain traction—if the House takes the lead. In a recent interview with WXII 12 News, Berger said he sees no realistic chance of North Carolina passing a law to legalize marijuana for …
Apr 03 2025
In a unanimous 16 to 0 vote, Florida’s House Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee today approved a bill that would make medical marijuana cards free for veterans and extend the validity of all cards from one year to two. House Bill 555 is designed to ease access to medical marijuana for veterans, and make the …
Apr 03 2025
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced the launch of the Responsible Workforce Training Program, a “critical initiative aimed at providing comprehensive safety education to workers in the cannabis industry.” New York is the first state to require and develop Cannabis Product Safety and Responsibility and Cannabis …
Apr 03 2025
Michigan marijuana sales reached $267.7 million in March, pushing the state’s total for 2025 past $750 million in just three months. According to data released by the research firm Headset, the March total marks a 10% increase from February’s $242 million and an 8% rise from January’s $247 million. Adult-use marijuana continues to account for …
Apr 03 2025
Minnesota’s Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee gave approval today to the Omnibus Cannabis Policy Bill (Senate File 2370), a detailed proposal that would make several alterations to the state’s legal marijuana industry. Introduced earlier this month by Senator David Dibble (D), this comprehensive legislation would address various aspects of the state’s evolving cannabis industry, …
Apr 03 2025
Tariffs imposed worldwide by President Donald Trump on Wednesday are likely to increase the cost of cannabis products in the U.S., as many firms rely on products from Asia for manufacturing. The latest tariffs, which are immediate, stack up on any duties imposed earlier on countries like China, Canada, Mexico and the EU. Items such …
Apr 03 2025
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has until April 11 to either sign or veto legislation that would legalize medical psilocybin, or allow it to become law without her signature. The Medical Psilocybin Act, Senate Bill 219, cleared the House in a 56 to 8 vote after previously passing the Senate 33 to 4. Sponsored …
