A measure to make recreational marijuana legal in North Carolina for those 21+ has been passed through its first reading and given a committee assignment. …
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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.
Washington Bill to Protect Marijuana Users When Seeking Employment Sent to Governor
Legislation that would provide protections to marijuana users seeking employment has been sent to Washington Governor Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5123 would prohibit employers from …
CA Committee Votes to Allow Marijuana Consumption Lounges to Sell Food / Beverages, Host Live Events
California legislation that would allow marijuana consumption lounges to sell freshly made food and beverages (including marijuana-infused products) and host live events, has been passed …
Florida Medical Marijuana Telehealth Bill Passed Unanimously by Senate Committee
Florida’s Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services has voted 16 to 0 to pass legislation that would allow physicians to renew patients medical …
Report: Legal Marijuana Will Add $100 Billion to US Economy in 2023
The economic impact generated by marijuana in states where it’s legal is expected to top $100 billion in 2023, up more than 12% from 2022. …
Over $100 Million in Legal Marijuana Purchased in Arizona in February
There was just shy of $110 million in marijuana and marijuana products purchased legally in February in Arizona. According to data released by the Arizona …
Study: Medical Marijuana Improved Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms in 87% of Patients
Medical marijuana “may improve motor and nonmotor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease and may allow for reduction of concomitant opioid medication use”, according to …
Rhode Island: $8.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in March, $23.5 Million So Far in 2023
In March there was $8.7 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in Rhode Island, according to data released by the state’s Department of …
Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
Minnesota’s Senate Taxes Committee has advanced a measure that will make marijuana legal for all uses, with just one more committee vote needed before it …
Bipartisan Federal Bill Introduced to Provide Tax Relief for Legal Marijuana Businesses
Members of the US House of Representatives have introduced the Small Business Tax Equity Act, meant to level the playing field for legal cannabis businesses …
