The Tennessee Legislature has approved a bill to extend the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission until June 30, 2029, sending it to Governor Bill Lee for consideration. House Bill 255 passed the Senate in a 28 to 1 vote after previously clearing the House with a unanimous 90 to 0 vote last month. The commission, originally …
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U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $1.97 Billion in February, With Per-Day Sales Up 6% From January
The legal recreational cannabis industry across the United States garnered $1.97 billion in total sales in February. February’s sales reflect a slight decrease from the $2.05 billion reported in January. However, the average daily sales rate actually increased in from approximately $66.1 million per day in January to $70.3 million per day in February—an increase …
Mississippi Senate Finance Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Impose 15% Excise Tax on Kratom
Mississippi House Bill 1896, which would impose a 15% excise tax on kratom products, has been approved by the state’s Senate Finance Committee. The measure, filed by State Representative Kevin Horan (R), previously passed the full House with unanimous support in a 114 to 0 vote. HB 1896 would establish a tax on kratom products, …
Maryland Senate Approves Bill Protecting Fire and Rescue Workers From Employment Penalties for Medical Marijuana Use
The Maryland Senate has approved legislation to protect fire and rescue workers from employment penalties for medical marijuana use, passing Senate Bill 1023 with a vote of 36 to 8. Filed by Senator Carl Jackson (D), the bill prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against fire and rescue public safety employees who are certified medical …
Illinois Lawmakers Schedule Public Hearing on Kratom Consumer Protection Act
A key committee in the Illinois House of Representatives has scheduled a public hearing on a bill dubbed the “Kratom Consumer Protection Act”. Filed on January 13 by Representative Curtis Tarver, Illinois House Bill 1303 has since garnered three bipartisan sponsors. The bill would prohibit the distribution of kratom to individuals under 21, including establishing …
Mother of Five From Milwaukee Deported to Laos Over Marijuana Conviction, Now Stranded Without Medical Care
A Hmong American mother of five has been deported from Milwaukee to Laos—a nation she has never been to—following a prison sentence tied to a marijuana conviction. Ma Yang, 37, is now being held in a rooming house in Laos under military guard, without any identification or legal documents, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. …
Vermont Marijuana Sales Reach $11.38 Million in January, 9% Increase From Previous Year
Vermont’s legal marijuana market recorded $11.38 million in sales in January, according to data from the state’s Department of Taxes. January’s sales total resulted in $1.59 million in tax revenue, including the state’s 14% excise tax and 6% sales tax. January’s sales reflect a slight decrease from the $11.82 million recorded in December but mark …
Illinois Committee Schedules Public Hearing on Bill to Restrict Vehicle Searches Over Cannabis Odor
A public hearing has been scheduled for House Bill 2585 on March 18 at 2 p.m. in Room D-1 of the Stratton Building, where it will be reviewed by the Illinois House Judiciary – Criminal Committee. Filed by State Representative Curtis Tarver (D), with Representative Kevin Olickal (D) signing on as a co-sponsor today, House …
North Carolina Lawmakers File Bill to Legalize Marijuana
A coalition of six North Carolina lawmakers, led by State Representative Jordan Lopez (D), introduced House Bill 413 today, which would legalize and regulate marijuana across the state. The Marijuana Legalization and Reinvestment Act would allow those 21 and older to possess, cultivate, and purchase marijuana while implementing a licensed regulatory system for production and …
New Mexico House Committee Approves Senate-Backed Bill to Legalize Medical Psilocybin
The New Mexico House Health & Human Services Committee has approved legislation that would legalize medical psilocybin, advancing the bill to the full House for consideration. The committee voted 8 to 1 today in favor of Senate Bill 219, the Medical Psilocybin Act. The measure previously cleared the Senate with a 33 to 4 vote …
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