Missouri Distributes $5.4 Million in Marijuana Funds to Veterans, Public Defenders, and More, Bringing Fiscal Year Total to Above $50 Million

Today, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $5,459,169 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to agencies supporting veterans and public offenders, among others. DHSS transfers funds generated by Missouri’s adult-use cannabis program to the following recipient agencies:

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Connecticut Marijuana Sales Reach $24.2 Million in March, $70 Million So Far in 2025

Connecticut marijuana retailers brought in $24,247,692 in total sales in March, with $17,702,259 coming from adult-use transactions and $6,545,433 from medical marijuana purchases. In total, 696,424 marijuana products were sold throughout the month, nearly 80,000 more than in February, according to the state’s Department of Consumer Protection. Products were split between 495,889 for recreational customers …

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Florida Department of Health: Medical Cannabis Patients Now Total 907,575, Continuing Steady Growth

According to data released this week by the Florida Department of Health (DOH), there is over 907,000 registered medical cannabis patients in the state. According to the DOH, there is 907,575 patients as of April 8. This marks an increase of 5,009 since March 10, and 7,025 since the beginning of the year. Since April …

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Colorado Garnered Over $56 Million in Marijuana Tax Revenue in First Quarter of 2025

Colorado collected over $18 million in marijuana tax revenue and fees in March, bringing the total for the first quarter of the year to over $56 million, according to data released by the Department of Revenue. The $18,567,384 in marijuana taxes brought in by the state in March brings the total for 2025 to $56,849,469, …

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New York Senate Advances Bill Allowing Parolees and Probationers to Work in Marijuana Industry

A New York bill that would remove restrictions preventing individuals on parole, probation, or other forms of state supervision from working in the marijuana industry has been approved through a second reading in the state’s Senate. Senate Bill 6181, sponsored by Senator Kevin Parker (D), would update state law to ensure that individuals required to …

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Washington Bill Would Establish 50% Tax on Marijuana Products With Over 35% THC

A bill introduced today in the Washington House of Representatives would impose a significantly higher tax on marijuana products with elevated THC levels. Filed by State Representative Lauren Davis (D), HB 2075 would increase the cannabis excise tax on useable marijuana and concentrates that exceed 35% THC from the current 37% to 50%. Products with …

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Montana Legislature Sends Ballot Reform Bill to Governor, Standardizing Local Marijuana Initiatives and Tax Votes

Montana Senate Bill 11, a measure that would standardize how cities and counties handle marijuana-related ballot initiatives and tax proposals, has cleared both chambers of the legislature and been sent to Governor Greg Gianforte for consideration. The measure, introduced by State Senator Forrest Mandeville (R), was officially sent to Governor Greg Gianforte today, following signatures …

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Missouri: Psilocybin for Veterans Bill Approved Unanimously by House Committee

A bill that would allow veterans with certain conditions to legally use psilocybin for therapeutic purposes has cleared a key Missouri House committee. The House Rules – Legislative Oversight Committee has voted 8 to 0 to pass House Bill 829, a measure sponsored by State Representative Richard West (R). HB 829 would provide legal protections …

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Washington Senate Committee Advances Bill to Allow Cannabis Farm Workers to Unionize, Already Passed House

The Washington State Senate Ways and Means Committee voted today to advance legislation that would give marijuana farm workers the right to unionize, sending the measure to the full Senate for consideration. House Bill 1141, which passed the House last month by a 55 to 40 vote, narrowly advanced out of the Senate Committee on …

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Hawaii Senate Votes 24 to 1 to Expand Medical Marijuana Access

The Hawaii Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation to expand medical marijuana access and impose stricter rules on unlicensed cannabis operations. House Bill 302 passed the full Senate today in a 24 to 1 vote, following approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Ways and Means Committee earlier this week. The proposal now heads …

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