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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.

Nevada Legislature Approves Resolution Urging Federal Government to Deschedule Marijuana

A Nevada resolution that urges the federal government to deschedule marijuana was passed yesterday by the full Senate, having already passed the Assembly. Filed by …

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Minnesota Governor Signs Bills to Allow Drug Consumption Sites, Create Psychedelics Task Force

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed into law legislation that will fund the creation of safe drug consumption sites and will establish a psychedelics task …

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California Psychedelic Legalization Bill Passed by Full Senate

A California bill to legalize the personal possession of several psychedelic substances, including magic mushrooms (psilocybin), has been passed by the full Senate. The Senate …

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Colorado Governor Signs Bill Establishing Framework for Legal Psychedelics With No Possession Limit

Legislation to legally regulate certain psychedelics has been signed into law by Governor Jared Polis. Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 23-290 into law today, three weeks …

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Maine Bill Would Almost Double Marijuana Tax Rate

Legislation filed in the Maine Legislature would significantly increase the tax rate for legal marijuana sales. Filed by State Representative Matthew Moonen, Legislative Document 1946 …

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Louisiana Marijuana Expungement Bill Passed by House 69 to 30

Louisiana’s full House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow for the quick expungement of marijuana possession convictions. House Bill 286 was passed yesterday …

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Oregon: $1 Billion in Marijuana Taxes Made Since Start of Legal Sales

Oregon has made roughly $1 billion in tax revenue from legal marijuana, according to data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Since the …

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Legislation Filed in US House to Direct VA to Research Medical Cannabis

Legislation that directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs “to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis” was filed this week …

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Ohio Bill to Legalize Marijuana Filed in State House, Given Committee Assignment

Legislation to legalize marijuana in Ohio has been given an official committee assignment in the House of Representatives. House Bill 168 was filed on May …

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California Made Over $215 Million in Marijuana Taxes in Q1, 2023

According to data released by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, California Made $216 million in tax revenue from legal marijuana between January …

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