Mar 06 2025
Legislation designed to enhance Georgia’s medical marijuana program has been given approval by the state’s Senate. The Senate passed Senate Bill 220 today with a 39 to 17 vote, garnering bipartisan support. Sponsored by Senator Matt Brass (R-Newnan), the bill would increase the allowable concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in medical marijuana by tenfold. Additionally, it …
Mar 06 2025
A trio of Minnesota lawmakers have filed a bill that would introduce new restrictions on THC potency in cannabis and hemp-derived products. Senate Bill 2174, introduced today by State Senator Carla Nelson (R) with cosponsors Senators Warren Limmer (R) and Jim Abeler (R), has been referred to the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee for …
Mar 06 2025
Legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would prohibit marijuana businesses from claiming tax deductions, even if marijuana is rescheduled under federal law, has gained an eighth sponsor, with Representative Andy Harris (R-MD) signing on this week as a cosponsor. Filed last month by Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX), House Resolution 1447 would amend the …
Mar 06 2025
Today, GOP members of the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a competing measure in response to the Senate’s recently passed Senate Bill 56, which would roll-back much of the voter-approved marijuana legalization law. The House version maintains certain restrictions but is notably less severe, including maintain current home grow limits. It was officially introduced today …
Mar 06 2025
A bill introduced in the New York Senate today would remove barriers preventing individuals on parole, probation, or other forms of state supervision from working in the legal marijuana industry. Senate Bill 6181, sponsored by Senator Kevin Parker (D), has been referred to the Investigations and Government Operations Committee for consideration. The measure updates state …
Mar 06 2025
Licensed marijuana retailers in Rhode Island have recorded nearly $20 million in sales so far in 2025, with more than 500,000 transactions processed. In February, total marijuana sales reached $8.98 million, with $7.40 million coming from recreational purchases and $1.57 million from medical sales. Combined with the $9.57 million sold in January, the state has …
Mar 06 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that 96% of Vermont primary care providers are either neutral or in agreement that psychedelics have high therapeutic potential. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Vermont, highlights a growing openness among healthcare professionals toward the medical use of substances like psilocybin, …
Mar 05 2025
The North Dakota House of Representatives has approved a bill that would legalize edible marijuana products for medical patients and caregivers. House Bill 1203, sponsored by Representative Steve Vetter (R-Grand Forks), passed with a 67 to 25 vote. A similar bill was rejected by lawmakers in the previous legislative session. The bill would allow licensed …
Mar 05 2025
A newly filed bill in Maine would expand medical marijuana access for seniors and veterans by eliminating the need for a doctor’s certification. House Bill 929, introduced today by a group of seven lawmakers—including five Democrats, a Republican, and an Independent—has been referred to the Joint Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee for further consideration. The …
Mar 05 2025
A key committee in the New Mexico House of Representatives has given approval to legislation that would require insurance coverage for medical cannabis. House Bill 527, sponsored by State Representative Cristina Parajón (D), was given approval today by the House Health and Human Services Committee. The proposal would require health insurance providers to cover medical …
