Rhode Island’s legal marijuana industry brought in over $28 million in sales during the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the state Department of Business Regulation. In March alone, licensed retailers recorded $9.75 million in total marijuana sales. Of that amount, $8.07 million came from adult-use purchases, while $1.68 million was attributed …
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Michigan Supreme Court Rules Smell of Marijuana Alone Doesn’t Justify Vehicle Searches
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana, by itself, no longer provides probable cause for law enforcement to search a vehicle, effectively overturning a 25-year-old precedent. In a 5-1 decision issued Wednesday, the court sided with defendant Jeffery Armstrong, who was charged in 2020 after Detroit police searched a Jeep Cherokee …
Canopy Growth Announces Launch of Spectrum Reserve, A New Premium Medical Cannabis Brand
Canopy Growth Corporation, a “world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives”, has launched Spectrum Reserve, a new premium medical cannabis brand in Canada. Designed to meet the evolving needs of medical cannabis patients, Spectrum Reserve represents the peak of cannabis cultivation – featuring flower selected for size, potency, and …
Oklahoma Initiative to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Filed, Proponents Aim for 2026 Ballot
An initiative to legalize cannabis for those 21+, while protecting them from being penalized for legal marijuana use in areas such as housing, employment, healthcare and firearm ownership, has been filed in Oklahoma, with proponents aiming for a 2026 public vote. Filed with the secretary of state by the group Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action …
Study Finds Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Long-Term Improvements in Quality of Life, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression and Pain
A study published today by PLOS One found that patients prescribed medicinal marijuana experienced sustained improvements in their overall health-related quality of life, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, and pain over the course of a full year. The study, published as part of the QUEST Initiative and conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, Curtin …
Czech Republic: All Doctors Can Now Prescribe Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain, Including for Minors in Palliative Care
As of April 1, all licensed doctors in the Czech Republic are allowed to prescribe medical marijuana to patients experiencing chronic pain. Previously, this option was limited to specialists. As of April 1, all licensed doctors in the Czech Republic are now allowed to prescribe medical marijuana to patients experiencing chronic pain. Previously, this option …
U.S. Congressmember Introduces Bill to Require Elon Musk and DOGE Members to Pass Drug Test
Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced new legislation to force Elon Musk — who she says “has a well-documented history of drug use” — and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees to pass a drug test, and participate in random drug testing in order to retain their Special Government Employee status with the United States …
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Establishing Online Expungement Portal
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure requiring the State Police to maintain an online portal that allows individuals to track the processing status of their expungement orders. The bill also mandates annual public reports detailing the volume and timeliness of expungement processing. This action comes in the wake of a …
Ohio Lawmakers Strip Governor’s Proposed Marijuana Tax Hike From Budget Proposal
Republican leaders in the Ohio House say they have removed Governor Mike DeWine’s proposal to increase taxes on marijuana from the state’s upcoming budget. House Speaker Matt Huffman and House Finance Chair Brian Stewart confirmed Tuesday that the governor’s proposed tax hike on marijuana, as well as cigarettes and sports betting, will not be included …
5 States That Could Hold Public Votes on Marijuana Legalization in 2026
As the movement for marijuana legalization continues to gain momentum across the United States, several states are preparing for potential public votes on the issue in 2026. A number of states are vying to become the 25th to legalize recreational cannabis, including states like New Hampshire, where legalization bills have been advancing in the legislature …
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