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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.

New Jersey City Must Reinstate and Give Backpay to Second Officer Fired Over Marijuana

The Jersey City Police Department must reinstate a second officer fired over marijuana, according to a new ruling. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission has …

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Minnesota Governor Appoints Director of Marijuana Regulations, She Resigns Following Day

Erin Dupree has officially resigned as director of Minnesota’s marijuana regulatory body, a day after she was appointed by Governor Tim Walz. Dupree has resigned …

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North Carolina House Votes 110 to 0 to Regulate Kratom and Hemp-Derived Consumables

North Carolina’s full House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill that would establish a regulatory and licensing system for both kratom and products made …

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US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Says Committee Will Pass Marijuana Banking Bill With a “Strong Majority”

Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Ohio who chairs the Senate Banking Committee, says that the committee will “decisively” pass the SAFER Banking Act when …

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New Michigan Bill Would Legalize Magic Mushrooms, DMT, Ibogaine and Mescaline

Legislation filed in the Michigan Legislature would legalize certain psychedelic substances. Senate Bill 499 would legalize the personal possession of psilocybin and psilocyn, both forms …

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Columbia, Missouri City Council Votes to End Marijuana Testing for Job Applicants

The Columbia City Council has approved an ordinance that will place an end to the practice of testing city employees for marijuana. The new law …

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New York: Court Rules in Favor of Leafly Regarding Online Marijuana Advertising

Earlier this week, Leafly, a leading online cannabis information resource and marketplace, along with New York dispensary Stage One, jointly filed a legal challenge to …

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NCAA Committee Votes to Remove Marijuana and Cananbinoids From Banned Substances List

Today, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that a key committee has voted to recommend that marijuana and cannabinoids be removed from the list …

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Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Introduced in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard has announced new legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. “Today, [State Representative Darrin Brian …

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California Governor Sent Bill to Allow Older Patients to Access Marijuana at Health Care Facilities

Legislation that would allow older patients to use marijuana products at private hospitals and other healthcare facilities has been passed through the California Legislature and …

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