The Texas Hemp Business Council has announced that its petition to stop a statewide ban on hemp-derived THC has reached 147,979 signatures. = Earlier this month, the THBC and advocates delivered 5,000 handwritten letters and more than 118,000 petition signatures to Governor Abbott’s office. The increase since then reflects persistent public alarm as the June …
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Governor Appoints Former Judge to Nebraska Board Overseeing Medical Marijuana
Governor Jim Pillen has chosen former Judge J. Michael Coffey to join the board tasked with regulating medical marijuana under the law voters approved last November. Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of J. Michael Coffey to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, representing the 2nd Congressional District. His appointment, while immediate, is subject to …
Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Governor to Veto Hemp THC Ban, Citing Over 7,000 Letters from Residents
The Texas Hemp Business Council is urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto a bill that could ban many popular hemp-derived products, arguing that hemp is a vital wellness tool for thousands of residents across the state. In a social media post, the group cited more than 7,000 handwritten letters sent to the governor’s office, outlining …
Senate Demands Derail Ohio Marijuana Bill Hours Before Expected House Vote
Senate objections have delayed a long-negotiated plan to alter Ohio’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law, derailing a House vote that had been scheduled for Wednesday. Issue 2, approved by 57% of voters in November 2023, allows those 21 and older to buy, possess and grow cannabis. Republican leaders, however, have spent months arguing over how much to change …
New York Awards First Round of CAURD Grants to 52 Retail Cannabis Licensees
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), in partnership with Empire State Development (ESD), has awarded the first round of funding through the $5 million Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Grant Program to 52 licensed dispensary owners across the state. This grant initiative helps cover essential startup and operational costs such as commercial …
Colorado Governor Issues Mass Pardons for Psilocybin Possession Following New Law
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a sweeping round of pardons for individuals with past psilocybin-related convictions, marking the state’s first-ever move of this kind for psychedelics. The announcement came Wednesday during the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference, just two weeks after Governor Polis signed legislation granting himself and future governors the authority to issue clemency …
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Issues First Marijuana Business License, Announces Upcoming License Application Opportunities
Today, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that it has issued the first cannabis business license in the state of Minnesota. The first licensee, Herb Quest, LLC, is a microbusiness located in Brook Park in Pine County, Minnesota, whose initial primary business activity will be outdoor cultivation of cannabis plants. “Issuing the first business …
Colorado Marijuana Taxes and Fees Total Over $20 Million in May, Year-to-Date Total Tops $95 Million
Colorado brought in $20,143,978 in marijuana taxes and fees in May, bringing the state’s year-to-date total for 2025 to $95,461,601. That’s according to new data published by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Of the revenue collected in May, $19,284,989 came from marijuana-related taxes, while $858,990 was generated through licensing and other regulatory fees. The single …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Reach $849 Million, Nearly 11 Million Transactions 10 Months After Legal Market Launch
Ohio’s legal marijuana market continues to grow at a steady pace, with new data showing the state has now surpassed $849 million in total marijuana sales since the launch of adult-use sales in August. According to the Division of Cannabis Control, from August 7 through June 14, Ohio retailers brought in $849,695,302 in marijuana sales. …
Michigan Marijuana Industry Now Employs 38,827 Workers, Surpasses $1.3 Billion in 2025 Sales
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan totaled over $272 million in May, according to a report released by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), bringing year-to-date sales to $1,327,428,076.88. May’s sales figure includes $553,000 in medical marijuana sales and $272 million from the adult-use market. Adult-use flower remained the top-selling product, generating nearly $118 million in sales. …
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