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 …
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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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Montana Lawmakers Move Forward With Measure to Restrict Recreational Marijuana Law
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 …
Washington Senate Passes Bill Adjusting Distance Rules for Social Equity Marijuana Retail Outlets
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, …
Maine Marijuana Sales Total $17.8 Million in February, Over 338,000 Transactions
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, …
