A new bill filed today in the Washington House would prohibit cities and counties from banning licensed marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions.
Kentucky Governor Urges Lawmakers to Expand Medical Marijuana Conditions in 2026
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced today that his administration has formally asked legislative leaders to expand Kentucky’s list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana during the 2026 Regular Session, a move he says could bring relief to hundreds of thousands of residents.
New York Regulators Approve 36 New Adult-use Cannabis Licenses
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) today approved 36 new adult-use cannabis licenses and dozens of license renewals at its monthly meeting.
Sentencing Commission Proposes Major Changes to Federal Guidelines That Could Expand Probation, Reshape Career Offender Rules and Reduce Impact of Prior Marijuana Convictions
The United States Sentencing Commission is proposing some of the most consequential changes to the federal sentencing guidelines in years, including reforms that could significantly expand the use of probation and split sentences while dramatically redefining how prior drug and violent convictions trigger enhanced penalties under the career offender rule.
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $45.66 Million in January as Lifetime Total Surpasses $2.1 Billion
New Mexico’s regulated marijuana market brought in $45.6 million in total sales in January across 1.16 million transactions. This is nearly identical to the $46 million sold in January 2025, despite prices down around 10%.
Wisconsin Senate Committee Advances Medical Marijuana Bill
Wisconsin legislation that would establish a tightly regulated medical cannabis program, introduced by Senate President Mary Felzkowski and Senator Patrick Testin, passed the Senate Health Committee today 4 to 1.
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition and Allow Expungements Gains 62nd Sponsor
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act picked up another backer this week, with Congressmember Emilia Strong (D-OH) signing on as the bill’s 62nd sponsor.
Mississippi House Passes Two Medical Cannabis Bills
Mississippi’s House of Representatives has passed two medical cannabis bills, one to extend patient certifications to 24 months while ending annual follow-ups, and another to allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis during hospital stays.
Utah Medical Marijuana Program Nears 109,000 Patients as January Sales Top $15.9 Million
Utah’s medical marijuana program continues to expand at a steady pace, with the state reporting 108,879 patients holding active medical cannabis cards as of January, roughly 1,000 more than the previous month, according to a new report released by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
Kansas Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Filed by 19 Lawmakers
A group of 19 Democratic lawmakers in Kansas introduced House Bill 2679, a proposal that would allow those 21 and older to legally purchase, possess, and cultivate marijuana while establishing a fully regulated commercial industry.
