Apr 21 2025
Canadian cannabis exporters have avoided steep tariffs—at least for now—after Israel’s Finance Minister stepped in to block a controversial plan to impose duties as high as 165% on marijuana imported from Canada. The decision halts a proposal put forward on April 10 by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat. That plan would have imposed …
Apr 21 2025
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer nominated attorney and government regulations expert Joshua Sanderlin to serve as the state’s next Marijuana Commissioner. Sanderlin has over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance, with a focus on shaping state-level cannabis laws and markets. His nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. …
Apr 21 2025
The Minnesota House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee approved legislation today that would provide over $75 million in funding for the state’s Office of Cannabis Management over the next two fiscal years. Filed last month by Representative Kaohly Her (D), the bill was approved on April 21 and has now been sent to the House …
Apr 21 2025
The bipartisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus will soon file two marijuana-related bills, including a measure to establish nationwide marijuana banking and a bill to enhance and expand marijuana research. Members of the Caucus recently refiled the STATES 2.0 Act, which would end federal cannabis prohibition in states that have voted to legalize it. The proposal would …
Apr 21 2025
So far in 2025, five cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States Congress. Here’s a breakdown of each proposal. The STATES 2.0 Act (H.R. 2934) Filed in the U.S. House by Representatives Dave Joyce (R), Max Miller (R), and Dina Titus (D), the STATES 2.0 Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to …
Apr 21 2025
Although 39 states have legalized medical marijuana and 24 have legalized it for recreational use, 11 states continue to prohibit marijuana entirely—both for medical and recreational purposes. These states have not passed any meaningful form of medical cannabis access, and while a few allow limited use of non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD), full-spectrum marijuana remains illegal across …
Apr 21 2025
According to a new report from the US Department of Agriculture, the industrial hemp market experienced a sharp increase in 2024, with the total value of production reaching $445 million—a 40% increase from 2023. Driven largely by outdoor floral hemp production, the value of hemp grown in the open rose to $417 million, up 46% …
Apr 19 2025
According to updated data from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, the state recorded $49.2 million in marijuana sales across 1.2 million transactions in March, bringing the 2025 total to $140 million. The state recorded $49,283,455.96 in total marijuana sales for the month, including $37,418,519.05 from adult-use sales and $11,864,936.90 from medical marijuana. So …
Apr 19 2025
With 4/20 just hours away, it’s time to explore some of the most exciting cannabis strains available in 2025. Drawing from recommendations provided by our readers and data from state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, here’s a curated list of the most standout strains to consider for this year’s celebration: Super Runtz An …
Apr 19 2025
A bill mandating a statewide study on the therapeutic use of psychedelics for mental health treatment is set for a public hearing in Texas. House Bill 4014, introduced by State Representative John Bucy (R), is set to be heard by the House Public Health Committee on April 21 at 12:00 p.m. in room E2.030. The …
