Jun 03 2025
Governor Josh Stein has announced the formation of a new advisory council tasked with examining North Carolina’s approach to cannabis policy, including the potential for expunging past marijuana convictions and legalizing adult-use marijuana. The move comes as Stein pushes for stricter regulations on intoxicating cannabis products and calls for a balanced system that protects public …
Jun 03 2025
The New Hampshire Senate is set to vote Thursday, June 5, on legislation that would decriminalize the possession of psilocybin (the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms). House Bill 528, sponsored by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), passed the House with strong bipartisan support in May. While the original version of the bill would have …
Jun 03 2025
New York’s legal cannabis market continues to gain momentum, with May 2025 sales reaching $114.8 million, according to data from research firm Headset. May marked one of the strongest months of the year, trailing only behind March. The year-to-date sales from January through May now total approximately $464.5 million, putting the state on track to …
Jun 03 2025
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue today for the first quarter of 2025. As of May 16, total cannabis tax revenue from first quarter returns is $237.4 million. This figure includes $140.6 million in cannabis excise tax and $96.8 million in sales tax collected from cannabis businesses. These …
Jun 03 2025
A new bill filed today in the New York Senate would provide significant regulatory relief for small marijuana farmers, with the goal of making the legal cannabis market more accessible and sustainable for independent growers. Senator Christopher Ryan (D) introduced the legislation, known as the “Small Cannabis Farmer Relief Act,” and it has been formally …
Jun 03 2025
With Pennsylvania’s budget deadline looming, Governor Josh Shapiro says he’s optimistic that lawmakers can still come together on a marijuana legalization plan. In a press conference held today, Shapiro called on Senate Republicans to bring forward their own version after the chamber rejected a legalization bill passed by the House. “We’ve had really good, honest …
Jun 03 2025
The Maine House of Representatives has narrowly approved legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, passing the measure by a single vote, 70 to 69. House Bill 1034, backed by a bipartisan coalition of nine lawmakers, would eliminate criminal penalties for adults 21 and older who possess up to one gram …
Jun 03 2025
Legislation to reform Massachusetts’ cannabis laws cleared a key hurdle today in the Massachusetts Legislature, gaining approval from the House Ways and Means Committee. The measure, House Bill 4160—titled An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws—is now scheduled for a full vote on the House floor tomorrow, June 4. The legislation represents one of the …
Jun 03 2025
The Drug Enforcement Administration is under growing scrutiny for alleged ethical violations, constitutional defiance, and obstruction of marijuana research, prompting calls for mass terminations, agency reform, and congressional intervention. At the center of the controversy is DEA attorney Aarathi Haig, who is spearheading the agency’s case against MMJ BioPharma Cultivation despite being listed as ineligible …
Jun 03 2025
Starting tomorrow, June 4, Ohio will officially raise the daily purchase limits for recreational marijuana products, according to the state’s Division of Cannabis Control. Under the new rules, those 21 and older will be allowed to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower per day, a notable increase from the previous limit of 2.5 …
