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Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Allow Marijuana Use and Cultivation While on Probation and Parole

A Maine bill that would prevent those on probation, parole or release pending trial from being prevented in taking part in the state’s legal recreational marijuana program has been passed by the full legislature. House Bill 1311 was filed by State Representative David Boyer along with a tripartisan group of four other lawmakers. The bill …

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New Pennsylvania Bill Would Provide Tenant Protections to Medical Marijuana Patients

Legislation filed today in Pennsylvania would give explicit legal protections to renters who use medical marijuana. House Bill 985 was filed by State Representative Christopher Rabb along with nine cosponsors, all Democrat. The measure states that “No landlord may evict, threaten to evict or otherwise discriminate against a residential tenant for the lawful usage or …

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Rhode Island House Votes 54 to 11 to Legalize Psilocybin (AKA Magic Mushrooms)

Rhode Island’s full House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would legalize the possession and cultivation of psilocybin. House Bill 5923 was approved through the House today by a veto-proof majority, 54 to 11. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration, with passage in the Senate sending the bill to Governor Daniel …

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Missouri: $120 Million Worth of Marijuana Purchased Legally in May

According to data released by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, the state sold over $120 million in legal marijuana in May. Missouri consumers purchased $92.6 million in recreational marijuana last month. This is in addition to the $28.3 million in medical marijuana sold during the same period, bringing the total amount of …

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Connecticut: $22.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May

There was over $22 million in legal marijuana sold in May in Connecticut, a new monthly record for the state. In May Connecticut marijuana stores sold $22,774,710 in marijuana and marijuana products including dried flower, concentrates (oils, hash, etc.), edibles, topicals and other items like tinctures. The $22.7 million in the most legal marijuana sold …

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Minnesota: At Least 66,000 Marijuana Charges Will Be Expunged August 1

Following the governor’s signature of HF 100, Minnesota officials say that starting August 1st tens of thousands of marijuana charges will be expunged with thousands more put into consideration. According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the agency HF 100 tasks with handling marijuana expungements, work on establishing the process for marijuana expungements is …

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Alaska Garnered $2.4 Million in Taxes From Legal Marijuana Sales in April, $23.5 Million Fiscal Year-to-Date

Alaska, with a population of less than 750,000, continues to bring in millions each month in marijuana tax revenue. According to data released by the Tax Division of the Alaska Department of Revenue, the state made a total of $2,398,053 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of marijuana in April alone. $1,129,976 of this …

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Rhode Island Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Possession and Cultivation Scheduled for full House Vote

A measure that would legalize the possession and cultivation of psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms) in Rhode Island has been scheduled for a vote in the House of Representatives. House Bill 5923 has been placed on the official House calendar, with the chamber scheduled to convene at 4pm ET. The House’s consideration of the proposal comes …

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Nevada Legislature Approves Bill to Increase Marijuana Possession Limit by 250%

A Nevada bill that would drastically increase the possession limit for legal marijuana and marijuana concentrates has been passed by the state’s full legislature. Senate Bill 277 was passed Friday through the Assembly 28 to 14, five days after it passed the Senate 14 to 6. This allows the legislation to be sent to Governor …

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Massachusetts: Over $146 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May

There was $146.3 million in legal marijuana sold in May in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, licensed marijuana stores sold $128.7 million worth of recreational marijuana and marijuana products in May. This marks a slight increase from the $125 million sold in April, and is roughly on par with the $129.4 million …

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