The Montana Legislature has approved House Bill 636, a sweeping measure that imposes new regulations on marijuana products. The Senate passed the bill today in a 37 to 12 vote, following House approval last month by a vote of 84 to 15. The legislation, sponsored by State Representative Josh Etchart and backed by a group …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Pass $648 Million Since August Launch, Resulting in $80.6 Million in Tax Revenue, State Reports
Licensed marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets in Ohio have sold more than $648 million worth of marijuana products since the state’s recreational market opened on August 7. According to new data released by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, which covers marijuana sales through April 5, total sales reached $648,111,114, with $434,248,741 from adult-use purchases …
Texas Senate Committee Advances Bill to Regulate Kratom and Ban Certain Hallucinogens
A proposal to regulate kratom and prohibit several hallucinogenic substances has advanced in the Texas Senate. The State Affairs Committee voted today to approve Senate Bill 1868, sponsored by Senator Charles Perry. The measure would create a legal framework for the sale and labeling of kratom products while adding certain hallucinogenic compounds to the state’s …
Missouri House of Representatives Approves Kratom Consumer Protection Act With 148 to 2 Vote
The Missouri House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (House Bill 1037) by a vote of 148 to 2. The legislation now moves to the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee for consideration. If enacted into law, HB 1037 would establish comprehensive regulations for kratom products, including strict labeling …
The Trajectory of Legal Recreational Cannabis in the U.S.
Twenty-four U.S. states have legalized recreational marijuana as of 2025, marking a dramatic shift in drug policy over the past decade. The movement began in 2012 with voter initiatives in Colorado and Washington, and has since expanded through a mix of ballot measures and legislative actions. Below is a state-by-state timeline of legalization, in order …
Bipartisan Maine Bill Would Authorize Medical Marijuana Farmers’ Markets Across the State
A bipartisan group of nine Maine lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow the creation of licensed medical marijuana farmers’ markets. Filed today, House Bill 1559 was referred to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs. The measure is sponsored by State Representative Chapman of Auburn and cosponsored by Senators Bickford of Androscoggin and …
Oregon’s Satya Therapeutics Marks 900 Legal Psilocybin Sessions, Leads Oregon in Access, Affordability and Experience
Satya Therapeutics, a pioneer in Oregon’s psilocybin therapy landscape, today announced significant achievements underscoring its leadership in the state’s growing psychedelic wellness sector. The company recently conducted its 900th client session, positioning itself as one of Oregon’s most active service centers, according to a press release sent today. With an estimated 8% of all clients served statewide …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record With $130.88 Million in March
Missouri saw its highest-ever monthly marijuana sales total in March, reaching $130.88 million, according to data released today by the Department of Health and Senior Services. This figure includes $115.76 million in adult-use sales and $15.12 million from the medical marijuana market. The March numbers surpass the state’s previous monthly record of $130.5 million, set …
ScottsMiracle-Gro Spins Off Cannabis Investment Arm Amid Strategic Shift
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company today announced the transfer of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Collective, Inc., to an independent strategic partner, as part of a broader strategy to separate its cannabis-related investments from its core lawn and garden business. The Company created The Hawthorne Collective in 2021 as a vehicle to invest in areas of …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Stress and Improved Sleep in Veterans, Unlike Alcohol
Cannabis use among veterans is associated with reduced stress and improved sleep quality on the same day, according to a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, the University of Washington, and the University of California Berkeley examined daily diary data …
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