Mar 17 2025
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. …
Mar 17 2025
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 …
Mar 17 2025
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 …
Mar 17 2025
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 …
Mar 17 2025
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 …
Mar 16 2025
A Montana bill that would impose new restrictions on the state’s recreational marijuana market is advancing in the legislature. House Bill 636, which passed the full House in an 84 to 15 vote last week, was referred on Friday to the Senate Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee for further consideration. The bill, introduced by …
Mar 16 2025
The Washington Senate has voted 31 to 17 to pass Substitute Senate Bill 5758, which modifies distance requirements for social equity marijuana retailers. The bill, introduced by State Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D), is an attempt to support businesses owned by individuals disproportionately affected by past marijuana prohibition policies. The measure was approved by the Senate …
Mar 16 2025
Maine’s legal marijuana market recorded over $17.8 million in sales in February. Licensed marijuana retailers in Maine reported $17,821,252 in total sales across 338,052 transactions, according to data from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy. Of that total, $10,082,571 came from “usable marijuana” (flower, pre-rolls, and shake/trim), $5,055,457 from concentrates, and $2,679,703 from infused products …
Mar 15 2025
South Africa’s cannabis industry is reeling after Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi quietly enacted regulations banning the sale, production, and importation of cannabis-infused food products. The new rules, published by the government on March 7, 2025, have blindsided businesses and consumers alike, effectively outlawing hemp seed oil, hemp flour, and THC-infused edibles. The move comes just …
Mar 15 2025
Legislation has been introduced in the Texas Senate to require state health officials to study the use of MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine as treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Senate Bill 3005 was filed yesterday with the exact language as House Bill 4014, which was introduced by State Representative John Bucy (R) last …
