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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.

Maryland House Votes 110 to 23 to Approve Bill Expanding Cannabis Tax Exemption

Maryland’s full House of Representatives has given overwhelming approval to legislation that would exempt certain cannabis transactions from the state’s sales and use tax. House …

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These States Are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2026

Recently we published an article titled States Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2025. In this article, we’ll cover the states most likely to legalize …

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Florida Court Rules Employers Must Accommodate Off-Duty Medical Marijuana Use

In a landmark decision, a Florida state court has ruled that employers must accommodate off-the-job medical marijuana use. The case involved Angelo Giambrone, an emergency …

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New Jersey Governor Proposes 500% Increase to Marijuana Social Equity Tax

Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a steep increase in New Jersey’s social equity excise fee on marijuana, raising it from $2.50 to $15 per ounce. …

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Rhode Island Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities Filed With 10 Sponsors

Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced House Bill 5630, also known as the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, which would allow terminally ill patients to …

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Florida Bill Filed to Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Establish Statewide Regulatory System

Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) introduced legislation today that would legalize and regulate adult-use marijuana statewide. This legislation would establish a comprehensive framework overseeing the …

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Iowa Republican Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for PTSD

A new bill introduced in the Iowa House today would legalize psilocybin for individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). House File 620, sponsored by …

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New York Senate Bill Introduced to Restrict Cannabis Retail Outlets Near Opt-Out Municipalities

New York State Senator Jack Martins introduced Senate Bill 5637 today, which has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. The legislation …

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States Most Likely to Legalize Medical Cannabis in 2025

39 states have legalized medical cannabis. Here’s a look at the states most likely to become the 40th in 2025. Although efforts to legalize medical …

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Tennessee Bill to Restrict THCp and THCa in Hemp Products Approved by House Subcommittee

A Tennessee House subcommittee has voted to advance House Bill 1148, which would restrict the sale of hemp-derived products containing tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid …

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