The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved an amendment to a defense spending bill that would allow doctors with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it’s legal. The amendment, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), was attached to the FY2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related …
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Washington D.C.’s National Cannabis Festival Returns This Weekend for 9th Annual Event
The National Cannabis Festival is set to return to Washington, D.C. for its ninth annual celebration on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, bringing together thousands of marijuana advocates, entrepreneurs, and music fans from across the country. Held at the Festival Grounds at RFK Stadium, this year’s two-day event continues the tradition of blending …
California State Fair Honors Top Cannabis Products With 2025 Golden Bear Awards
Yesterday, the California State Fair and embarc recognized the 2025 Golden Bear award winners, celebrating the state’s best cannabis farmers and manufacturers. “For 171 years, the California State Fair has celebrated the rich agricultural bounty and innovative spirit of our state, and the cannabis industry plays a vital role within that legacy,” California State Fair CEO Tom Martinez …
Massachusetts Bill to Protect Employees Who Consume Cannabis Off-Duty Scheduled for Public Hearing July 29
A proposal to ban employment discrimination based on off-duty marijuana use is officially scheduled for a public hearing in the Massachusetts State Senate later this month. The legislation, Senate Bill 1148, was introduced in February by State Senator Jason Lewis (D–Fifth Middlesex) and is now slated for a public hearing before the Joint Committee on …
Montana Lawmakers Fail to Override Governor’s Veto of Marijuana Tax Revenue Bill
An effort by Montana lawmakers to override Governor Greg Gianforte’s veto of Senate Bill 537 has officially failed, effectively halting a sweeping proposal to restructure how the state allocates its marijuana tax revenue. The bill, sponsored by Senator Daniel Zolnikov, received strong bipartisan support when it initially passed—clearing the Senate in a 42 to 8 …
New York Bill Would Establish Cannabis Container Recycling Program With Mandatory Refund System
Two New York lawmakers introduced legislation today that would add cannabis packaging to the state’s existing bottle deposit system. The bill, filed by Assemblymembers Jo Anne Simon (D) and Rebecca Seawright (D), was referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation. Assembly Bill 8024 would address the growing amount of cannabis packaging waste by requiring that …
Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Delaware in Just a Couple Weeks, Marking 22 States With Adult-Use Retail Outlets
Delaware’s recreational marijuana market is set to launch on August 1, officially making it the 22nd state in the U.S. with operational adult-use cannabis retail outlets. The initial rollout will be limited to Delaware’s seven existing medical marijuana operators, who have received approval to expand into recreational sales. In total 13 dispensary locations across the …
DaySavers Launches “Higher Potential” Cannabis Education Scholarship For Current And Aspiring Industry Professionals
Smoking accessories brand DaySavers, in collaboration with the Higher Potential Scholarship Coalition, today announced the launch of the Higher Potential Scholarship—a first-of-its-kind initiative supporting passionate students, professionals, and those with career aspirations in cannabis with more than $25,000 in financial and educational resources. Made possible by a diverse coalition of industry-leading partners—each contributing resources that reflect their …
Omaha Tribe Becomes First in Nebraska to Establish a Legal Recreational and Medical Marijuana Program
The Omaha Tribal Council has adopted a comprehensive cannabis regulation code, making the Omaha Tribe the first in Nebraska to fully legalize and regulate both medical and adult-use marijuana on tribal land. The move places the Tribe ahead of the state, which is still finalizing its own rules following the 2024 voter-approved ballot initiative to …
India’s Himachal Pradesh to License Regulated Cannabis Cultivation for Medical and Industrial Purposes
The government of Himachal Pradesh, India, is preparing to license the controlled cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said today that once the proposed rules are approved by the state Cabinet, farmers will be allowed to grow non-narcotic cannabis under strict regulations.
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