Apr 23 2025
The Washington Legislature delivered two cannabis-related measures to Governor Bob Ferguson today. Senate Bill 5403 was given approval by the Senate in a 39 to 9 vote earlier this month, and it passed the House 57 to 37. Today, the measure was officially delivered to Governor Ferguson. Also sent to Governor Ferguson is Senate Bill …
Apr 23 2025
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong (R) today signed House Bill 1203 into law, formally adding regulated edible products to the state’s medical marijuana program. Introduced in January by Representative Jim Vetter (R) with a bipartisan roster of cosponsors, the bill cruised through the Legislature with a 42 to 3 Senate vote on April 4 and …
Apr 23 2025
Louisiana’s licensed therapeutic-marijuana pharmacies could soon pay a flat $5,000 each year to keep their doors open under House Bill 657, filed today by State Representative Neil Riser (R-Columbia). The measure amends R.S. 40:1046 to direct the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to assess and collect a $5,000 renewal fee from every retail permit holder …
Apr 23 2025
Massachusetts State Representative Patrick Kearney (D) has introduced legislation that would legalize and regulate psilocybin, creating a comprehensive framework to oversee its cultivation, distribution, and use. The proposal, House Bill 4050, was filed yesterday and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue. If enacted, the measure would remove psilocybin and psilocyn from the …
Apr 23 2025
The average cost of marijuana differs widely across the more than 20 states where recreational sales are underway. This analysis focuses on the states with the lowest prices. Because of major differences in tax structures, regulations, and other factors, cannabis prices can vary significantly between legal markets. Using information from state regulatory agencies—and Headset data …
Apr 23 2025
A major marijuana policy bill aimed at reshaping Minnesota’s cannabis landscape is now heading to the full House after receiving approval today from the House Ways and Means Committee. House Bill 1615, sponsored by Representative Zack Stephenson (D), is the House companion to Senate File 2370, which was recently approved by the Senate Commerce and …
Apr 23 2025
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would effectively ban cities and counties from adopting or enforcing any measure that limits drug law enforcement, including efforts to decriminalize marijuana. Senate Bill 1870 was approved by a 23 to 8 vote and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation, filed by …
Apr 23 2025
A study from Clemson University has found that adding far-red light to red-blue light treatments significantly boosts shoot production and growth in marijuana plants grown in vitro. Researchers studied two hemp varieties—’BaOx’ and ‘Cherry 1’—in controlled growth vessels under varying red-to-blue light ratios, with and without the addition of 5% far-red light. Plants were harvested …
Apr 23 2025
A Colorado bill proposing sweeping changes to the state’s marijuana regulatory framework was approved unanimously yesterday by the Senate Appropriations Committee in a 7 to 0 vote, advancing it to the full Senate for consideration. The Senate adopted multiple amendments to the measure prior to the vote, meaning it will need to go back to …
Apr 23 2025
A new Oregon bill would create a certification program for cannabis health care technicians and provide financial incentives to marijuana retailers that employ them. Filed in February by State Representative Travis Nelson (D) and Senator Lew Frederick (D) House Bill 3790 would require the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to certify qualified individuals as …
