A legislative proposal to legalize marijuana via a constitutional amendment has been introduced in the Arkansas Senate. Filed by State Senator Joshua Bryant, the bill would allow those 21 and older to possess and consume marijuana and marijuana products for all uses. It would also establish a licensed and regulated system of marijuana retail outlets …
Fifth Senate Committee Votes to Legalize Marijuana in Minnesota Following Seven House Committees Doing to the Same
Yet another Minnesota Senate committee has passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy passed the measure in a tight 5 to 4 vote, making them the fifth committee in the Senate to approve the measure and move it forward in the committee process. It will need to pass a …
Analysis: Legalizing Marijuana in Hawaii Would Create Over 3,300 New Jobs
According to a new analysis if Hawaii legalizes recreational marijuana the industry would create over 3,000 new jobs and generate over $80 million in annual tax revenue. According to the HICIA 2023 Adult Use Market and Tax Projection Report, conducted by the Hawai’i Cannabis Industry Association, the state legalizing marijuana would create 3,375 new full-time …
Report: Global Medical Cannabis Market Valued at $31.8 Million, Expected to Grow to $57.4 Billion by 2028
Despite huge growth for the global medical cannabis market in recent years, it’s expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace over the next five according to a new report. The Medical Cannabis Market Report conducted by Research and Markets found that the global medical cannabis market size reached $31.8 Billion in 2022. Looking …
Report: Global Cannabis Testing Market Valued at $1.1 Billion, to Grow to $2.8 Billion by 2030
The global market for cannabis testing is valued at $1.1 billion as of the end of 2022, according to a new report. The market size is expected to more than double between now and 2030 to $2.8 billion as more states and nations legalize the plant for medical and recreational use. The jump from $1.1 …
California Bill Would Allow Marijuana Consumption Lounges to Sell Food and Beverages, Host Live Events
Legislation that would explicitly allow marijuana consumption lounges to sell freshly made food and beverages and host live events has been introduced in the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 374 was filed by Assembly Member Matt Haney. It would allow licensed marijuana consumption sites to that sell freshly made foods and beverages and host live events …
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Passed by Seventh House Committee
Seven committees in the Minnesota House of Representatives have now passed legislation to legalize marijuana. With the bill’s passage in the House Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy Committee, it is halfway through the 14 committees necessary for a full House vote. A companion bill in the Senate has been passed by four of …
Next Month Oklahoma Voters Have Opportunity to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
A citizens’ initiative that would legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older will be voted on in Oklahoma next month on March 7th. In October Governor Stitt issued a proclamation setting a special election on marijuana legalization for March 7, 2023, now just a month away. On that date voters will decide the fate of …
Virginia Senate Approves Bill to Lower Scheduling of Magic Mushrooms and Create Advisory Board
A bill that would lower the scheduling of magic mushrooms and create a statewide advisory board for the psychedelic has been passed by Virginia’s full Senate. Introduced by State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, the measure would establish a statewide psilocybin advisory board and would adjust the psychedelic to be a lower schedule under state law, from …
Australia Legalizes Magic Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical Purposes
The Australian government has announced that it is rescheduling psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and MDMA to allow for medical use for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treat-resistant depression. The country is moving the substances to Schedule 8 under the country’s drug code, allowing psychiatrists to prescribe them for medical and therapeutic uses. The substances …
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