Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced a sweeping legislative effort to ban all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the state.

Senate Bill 3, introduced in collaboration with State Senator Charles Perry, aims to eliminate the sale of consumable THC products, which Patrick claims pose a significant threat to public health and safety.

Patrick linked the proposal to concerns over unregulated THC products proliferating in Texas communities. “Since 2023, thousands of stores selling hazardous THC products have popped up across the state. These stores not only sold to adults but targeted Texas children and exposed them to dangerous levels of THC”, said Patrick.
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There has been nearly half a billion dollars in marijuana sold legally so far this year in New Mexico.

According to data released today by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, recreational marijuana sales in November totaled $36,558,103.49. Combined with $11,244,933.11 in medical marijuana sales, the monthly total is $47,803,036.62 across 1,165,068 transactions. The figure is roughly on par with October’s $48.5 million and marks an increase from September’s $46 million.

Year-to-date sales now stand at approximately $490 million. Since April 2022, total marijuana sales have reached $1,457,412,012.52 across 32,087,262 transactions. Of this, adult-use sales account for $1,017,748,867, while medical marijuana sales make up $439,663,153.

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The NFL and the players’ union have overhauled their substance abuse policy, significantly raising the THC threshold for a positive test and reducing penalties for missed tests.

The changes were detailed in a memo sent to players and agents on Wednesday, according to reports.

The allowable THC level for a positive test has increased from 150 ng/ml to 350 ng/ml. THC, the active compound in marijuana, is known for its psychoactive effects.
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A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative law judge has set the start of the public hearing on marijuana rescheduling for January.

The hearings, starting January 21, will feature arguments from the DEA, proponents of the rescheduling proposal, and designated opposition groups. Each participant will present their case on assigned dates, with sessions extending into early March.

The full schedule is as follows:
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Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer (R) has introduced legislation that would strengthen privacy protections for medical marijuana patients, and to ensure that intoxicating cannabinoids are classified and regulated in the same manner as marijuana.

Senate Bill 54, prefiled on December 1 for the 2025 session, introduces provisions to protect patient and consumer data while refining oversight of intoxicating cannabinoid products and dispensary operations.

Under SB 54, state agencies and employees would be prohibited from sharing personally identifying information of medical marijuana patients or caregivers with the federal government, federal employees, or any unauthorized third parties. Violating this provision would constitute a Class E felony.
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In Illinois, legal marijuana sales topped $160 million in October, an increase from the previous month.

In October, licensed marijuana stores sold $164.4 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products, including concentrates, edibles, tinctures and topicals, according to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. This is a noticeable increase from the $158 million sold in September.

Of the $164 million in marijuana sold in October, $142.2 million came from recreational consumers, with $22.2 million purchased by medical marijuana patients. 78% of the recreational marijuana purchased came from Illinois residents, with 22% coming from those living outside the state.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, who was chosen by President Trump to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has withdrawn from the race.

Chronister, who has supported decriminalizing marijuana possession, was nominated by Trump on Saturday, and withdrew from the race Tuesday. Chronister was chosen to replace Anne Milgram, a Biden administration appointee and former New Jersey attorney general.

Chronister, a lifelong law enforcement officer, has served as sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, since 2018, overseeing Tampa and its surrounding areas.
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