Apr 14 2024
In Nevada, legal marijuana sales topped $62 million, resulting in over $12 million in taxes. There was $62,462,103 in marijuana sold legally in January throughout Nevada. This is a considerable increase over the $54,908,607 sold in December, and it brough in $12,422,849 in tax revenue for the state. Although marijuana sales in January were nearly …
Apr 14 2024
Democratic leaders pushing bicameral legislation to deschedule marijuana is not just political posturing in an election year, it’s an example of what’s possible if there’s political change. 87 Democrats in the House of Representatives are currently sponsoring legislation to fully deschedule marijuana. In the Senate, legislation to do the same will be filed on 4/20, …
Apr 14 2024
Connecticut’s legal marijuana industry accounted for over $24 million in sales in March. There was a total of $24.66 million in marijuana sold legally between March 1 and March 31, according to data released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This is roughly $2.5 million more than the marijuana sales total for the previous …
Apr 14 2024
With Republicans controlling the US House of Representatives and Speaker Mike Johnson adamantly opposed to marijuana law reform, it’s unlikely there will be much movement this year on any marijuana-related bill. However, things could change this November. Despite Democrats currently in control of the Senate and presidency, and despite Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in …
Apr 12 2024
Legislation allowing those with convictions for possessing or cultivating marijuana to have the charges sealed (hidden) from their criminal record has been passed by Maine’s full legislature. House Bill 2236 was given approval Wednesday through the Maine House of Representatives by a vote of 90 to 57. The following day the Senate passed the measure …
Apr 12 2024
Legislation extending the state’s moratorium on new marijuana business licenses has been signed into law by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. Governor Kotek has signed House Bill 4124 into law, following its overwhelming passage in the state legislature; the House passed it 55 to 1, with the Senate giving it approval by a vote of 20 …
Apr 12 2024
There was $288.8 million in marijuana sold legally in Michigan in March, beating the previous monthly record by over $8 million. In total there was $288,843,279.77 worth of legal marijuana sold in March, according to data released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. This marks a drastic $27 million increase from February and a $46 …
Apr 11 2024
Missouri legislation to allow those with certain medical conditions to legally possess and use psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms”, has been given approval by a key House committee. Today the Missouri House Veterans Committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1830, a measure to allow the medical use of psilocybin if certain …
Apr 11 2024
According to the results of a new poll, a strong majority of those 21 and older in the United States believe adults should be allowed to grow marijuana for personal use. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, included 2,024 participants all aged 21 and older who were polled between February 15 and 20. A …
Apr 11 2024
A trio of top Democrats in the US Senate, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is seeking cosponsors for a marijuana legalization bill they plan to introduce on 4/20. Although the measure is unlikely to pass the US Congress this year, it may have a shot in 2025. “Leader Schumer, Chair Wyden, and Senator Booker invite …
