Kratom legislation has been introduced in seven states so far in 2025. Kratom has been used for thousands of years, beginning in Southeast Asia, where …
New York Bill Mandates Annual Independent Audits of Office of Cannabis Management
A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly seeks to enhance oversight of the state’s cannabis regulatory body. Assembly Bill 2580, filed by …
Study Finds 79% of Adults Struggle With Sleep; 16% Use Cannabis, Surpassing Prescription Aids
A recent Harris Poll survey conducted for Green Thumb Industries’ incredibles brand reveals that sleep difficulties impact nearly 79% of adults age 21 and older. …
Connecticut Lawmakers File Bill to Legalize Medicinal Psilocybin Use
House Bill 5456, introduced today by State Representatives Laurie Sweet and Michael “MJ” Shannon, seeks to legalize the use of psilocybin for medicinal and therapeutic …
Nebraska Senator Files Bill to Make Kratom Illegal
Nebraska State Senator Loren Lippincott filed Legislative Bill 431 today, aiming to classify kratom as an illegal controlled substance under the state’s Controlled Substances Act. …
Virginia Senate Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales
Legislation that would legalize the licensed distribution of recreational marijuana has been approved by its committee of origin in Virginia. Senate Bill 970 was passed …
DEA Judge Urges Broader Participation in Marijuana Rescheduling Appeal Process, Says Next Steps Are Administrator’s Responsibility
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has informed the agency’s leader that responsibility now rests with her regarding the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal. This comes …
President Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly 2,500 Drug Offenders
President Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people charged with non-violent drug charges. “Today, I am commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people …
Two Largest Cannabis Industry Groups Unite to Form US Cannabis Roundtable
The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) and US Cannabis Council (USCC) today announced an agreement to combine the two organizations that represent leading multi-state and single-state …
Two Iowa Bills Filed to Reduce Penalties for Marijuana Possession
Two bills were introduced today in the Iowa House of Representatives that aim to reduce penalties for marijuana possession in the state. Filed by Republican …
New Data Shows Recreational Cannabis Legalization Corresponds with Drops in Teen Use
A new report compiled by the Marijuana Policy Project demonstrates that legalizing recreational cannabis has not led to increased cannabis use among youth. In fact, …
Maryland Generated $1.14 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024
Newly released figures from the Maryland Cannabis Administration reveal that the state’s marijuana industry generated $1.14 billion in total sales in 2024. December alone accounted …
