Jan 14 2025
Toker’s Guide is offering an exciting opportunity for those who ever wanted a job reviewing cannabis. The company, known for its online dispensary directory, is seeking “cannabis connoisseurs” to sample and review legal cannabis products across multiple states and Washington, D.C. With 35 job openings currently available, applicants have the chance to earn between $650 …
Jan 14 2025
New Hampshire State Representative Kevin Verville (R) has introduced House Bill 528, legislation that would legalize psilocybin for those 21 and older. Filed today, the bill has been referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee for review. The measure “establishes that it is not an offense for a person 21 years of …
Jan 14 2025
Nearly a decade after Florida voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana, the first dispensary has officially opened within Miami city limits. Ayr Wellness inaugurated its Midtown location at 3160 N. Miami Ave. on Friday, January 10, marking a significant milestone in a city that has long resisted the presence of dispensaries. “This has been …
Jan 14 2025
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has unveiled plans to allocate tax revenue from medical marijuana sales and licensing to fund free school meals across the state. “I’ve already announced that Arkansas will participate in summer EBT this year. And today, I’m announcing my plan to use medical marijuana money to make both this program and …
Jan 14 2025
Legislation allowing on-site cannabis consumption establishments and regulated cannabis events has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Maryland Senate. Senate Bill 215 has been scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Finance Hearing on January 30 at 1pm. Companion measure House Bill 132 has been assigned to the House Economic Matters Committee, but …
Jan 14 2025
A study by researchers from Oregon State University and Washington State University has found that high-potency cannabis may improve mood and decrease anxiety in young adults, while having no affects on emotional regulation. Published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, the study “used a novel methodology to examine the acute effects of high-potency cannabis flower …
Jan 14 2025
The South Carolina Senate took a step forward today in the consideration of medical marijuana legislation as Senate Bill 53 was assigned to the Committee on Medical Affairs. Filed in December by State Senator Thomas Davis, the bill proposes the creation of a legal framework for the medical use of marijuana in South Carolina. It …
Jan 13 2025
Legislation to limit the density of licensed marijuana stores has been filed in the New York Senate. Today, New York State Senators Nathalia Fernandez and Joseph Addabbo, both Democrats, introduced Senate Bill 1769, proposing significant amendment to the state’s cannabis law to address the proximity of licensed cannabis stores. The bill would prevent new cannabis …
Jan 13 2025
Today, Indiana State Senator Greg Taylor (D) introduced a measure to establish a comprehensive medical marijuana program. Senate Bill 400 has been assigned to the Committee on Health and Provider Services. Notably, this filing comes just five days after State Representatives Jim Lucas (R) and Shane Lindauer (R) introduced House Bill 1178, which also seeks …
Jan 13 2025
Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) has introduced Senate Bill 5206, a proposal seeking to amend the state’s marijuana retailer advertising regulations. The legislation, which has been referred to the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee for consideration, outlines significant modifications to advertising restrictions for licensed cannabis businesses. These changes primarily address signage, advertising content, and …
