North Carolina Senators Kandie Smith (D) and Natalie Murdock (D) introduced the Fair Sentencing Act today, a bill that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for …
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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
Montana House Committee Approves Senate-Backed Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Pass the SAFER Banking Act
A Montana resolution urging the federal government to pass the SAFER Banking Act into law was given approval today by the House Business and Labor …
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Completes Next Step Toward Launching Recreational Cannabis Market
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced today it has submitted its proposed rules governing legal cannabis for final approval – the next step …
Study Finds Psilocybin May Offer Breakthrough Relief for Phantom Limb Pain
A clinical trial from UC San Diego has found that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, could provide lasting relief for amputees suffering from …
The First Plastic-Free Child-Resistant Joint Box Now Available for Cannabis Operators
After years of development, Contempo Specialty Packaging has succeeded in innovating the world’s first child-resistant and plastic-free cigarette/joint box. “Traditional cigarette boxes often feature a …
The Current Best-Selling Cannabis Strain in Every Legal State
Over 20 states allow licensed recreational marijuana sales. In this article, we break down the best-selling strain in each one. Although 24 states have legalized …
New Economic Report Finds Texas Hemp Market Generates $5.5 Billion in Annual Sales, Supports Over 53,000 Jobs
A newly released economic report reveals that the hemp industry is a major contributor to the Texas economy, generating $5.5 billion in annual sales with an estimated …
West Virginia Governor Signs Bill Banning Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3 Food Dyes
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed into law a bill that bans the sale of foods containing certain artificial dyes as well as the …
Oklahoma Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Protecting Gun Rights for Medical Cannabis Patients
Oklahoma’s full Senate has given approval to legislation that would establish gun right protections for medical cannabis patients. Oklahoma’s Senate voted 45 to 0 last …
Eight Minnesota Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin, Establish Psychedelic Medicine Board
A group of eight Minnesota lawmakers has introduced House Bill 2699, which would decriminalize the personal use, cultivation, and possession of psilocybin. The bill, filed …
