A free upcoming webinar will explore Kentucky’s new medical marijuana program and ways communities can help patients access treatment. Titled Medical Cannabis & Community Partnership Opportunities, the event is part of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s (FHK) Health for a Change series. It takes place on June 13 at 11 a.m. ET and will …
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Ohio Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Bill That Would Restrict Voter-Approved Cannabis Law, Vast Majority Express Opposition
Lawmakers in Ohio are considering significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law, sparking pushback from advocates and concerns over efforts to override the will of the people. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on Senate Bill 56, a proposal that would alter multiple provisions of the legalization initiative that was passed by …
New York Senate Advances Bill Extending Deadline for Marijuana Distributors to File Tax Returns
Legislation that would give marijuana distributors more time to file their quarterly tax returns has been advanced by the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee and sent to the full Senate, where it’s expected to receive a vote as soon as this week. Sponsored by Senator Jeremy Cooney (D), Senate Bill 8091 would amend Section …
Louisiana Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill Banning Sale and Possession of Consumable Hemp for Those Under 21
A bill to restrict the sale and possession of consumable hemp products in Louisiana has been unanimously approved by both chambers of the state legislature, and now awaits a final vote of concurrence in the House before heading to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. House Bill 12, filed in April by State Representative Lauri Schlegel (R), …
Illinois Pauses New Marijuana Store Licenses to Prioritize Social Equity Businesses
Illinois officials have paused the licensing process for new adult-use marijuana stores in an effort to give social equity businesses a better chance to succeed, according to State Representative La Shawn Ford (D). State law currently allows up to 500 licensed marijuana retailers, and 260 are already in operation. Another 103 conditional licenses have been …
Florida Validates 43% of Signatures Needed for Cannabis Legalization Initiative to Make 2026 Ballot
The State of Florida has now validated 379,345 signatures in support of a marijuana legalization initiative, representing 43% of the 880,062 signatures required to qualify the measure for the 2026 general election ballot. The proposal, backed by the group Smart & Safe Florida which has already raised over $20 million, would legalize the possession, purchase, …
Massachusetts House Unanimously Approves Bill to “Modernize” Cannabis Laws, Including Doubling Possession Limit
In a unanimous 153 to 0 vote, the Massachusetts House of Representatives has approved a comprehensive cannabis reform bill that would significantly overhaul the state’s marijuana laws and regulatory framework, including doubling the current possession limit. The proposal, House 4187, titled “An Act modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws,” now heads to the Senate for consideration. …
Maine House Committee Approves Bill Requiring Electrical Permits to Curb Illegal Marijuana Grows
A House committee in Maine has advanced legislation proponents say would crack down on illicit marijuana cultivation by requiring permits for high-powered electrical upgrades in residential buildings. The bill, titled An Act to Reduce Illegal Cannabis Operations by Requiring Permits for High Electrical Usage, was approved by the Joint Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology …
Johns Hopkins Launches First-Ever Psilocybin Trial for Stroke Recovery
Johns Hopkins University is launching a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help stroke survivors regain motor function—even years after their injury. The study is part of a new agreement between Johns Hopkins and Rose Hill Life Sciences, a company that holds exclusive rights to intellectual property surrounding psilocybin-based treatments for neurological damage. …
NORML Encourages People to Tell Congress: Don’t Strip Medical Marijuana Protections From the Federal Budget
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the nation’s oldest cannabis policy group, has issued a call to action to encourage Congress to oppose any removal of federal provisions protecting state medical cannabis laws. “The White House’s 2026 fiscal year budget request calls for the repeal of a long-standing federal budget rider …
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