Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, with all but Virginia allowing licensed sales. Prices in these states vary substantially. Among these states, the average …
Washington State Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million in May, Resulting in $37 Million in Taxes
Washington State’s legal marijuana market saw over $100 million in sales in May. According to data released by the state, there was approximately $101.84 million …
Arizona: Nearly $100 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, $24 Million in Taxes Garnered
Licensed marijuana stores in Arizona sold nearly $100 million worth of product in May. According to the Arizona Department of Revenue, the state made $24,482,049 …
Lawmaker Pushes Federal “Stop Pot Act”
A US congressmember behind federal legislation aiming to penalize states and tribes that legalize marijuana continues to seek support for the measure. The Stop Pot …
Over 50 Cities in Ohio Have Placed a Ban on Marijuana Stores, With Statewide Sales Starting Any Day
So far 56 cities in Ohio have placed bans or moratoriums on recreational marijuana sales. Ohio recreational marijuana law, passed by voters last year, allows …
US Congress: GOP Lawmaker Says There’s Enough Votes to Pass Marijuana Banking Act
There’s enough votes in the United States House of Representatives to pass a federal marijuana banking act, according to Congressmember Nancy Mace (R-SC). The SAFE …
Delaware Legislature Approves Bill to Allow Marijuana Banking, Sending it to Governor Carney
Legislation to protect banks and other financial institutions that provide services to state-legal marijuana businesses has been given approval by the Delaware Legislature. House Bill …
South Dakota Voters to Consider Measure 29 to Legalize Marijuana in Less Than 20 Weeks
Voters in South Dakota will have the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana in just 19 weeks, on November 5. Measure 29, sponsored by South Dakotans …
Partisan Divide: Democrats Seek Federal Marijuana Reform, Republicans Push to Block it and Warn of Violence and Depression
With the November election just over four months away, and with the presidency, the entire US House, and a third of the Senate up for …
NCAA Council Votes to Lift Ban on Marijuana During Postseason Football
The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I Council has voted to remove marijuana products from the banned drug class for championships and postseason participation …
Brazil Supreme Court Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday voted to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use, according to the Associated Press. With final votes cast on Tuesday, …
Florida Voters to Decide on Amendment 3 in 19 Weeks: A Look at the Marijuana Legalization Initiative
In 19 weeks, on November 5, Florida voters will have the opportunity to make legal recreational marijuana a constitutional right for everyone 21 and older. …
