Total Monthly Marijuana Sales in Rhode Island Reach $8.7 million
Rhode Island’s monthly sales of adult-use and medical cannabis products have surpassed $8.7 million, according to the state’s Department of Business Regulation. That figure represents a significant increase from the $5.8 million in monthly sales reported just three months ago. Rhode Island’s medical cannabis program has been in operation since 2006, and the state legalized […]
Snoop Dogg Grants Rights to Atlas Global to Sell Cannabis Products Internationally
Snoop Dogg, the iconic hip-hop artist and cannabis enthusiast, has granted the rights to Atlas Global to use his name and likeness to sell cannabis products internationally. The deal, which was announced earlier this month, will allow Atlas Global to develop and market a line of cannabis products using Snoop Dogg’s name and image. For […]
Delaware Senators Introduce HB1 and HB2 for Legalization of Cannabis
Delaware seeks the legalization of cannabis for adult-use, aiming to regulate and tax the market while establishing a cannabis control commission. Delaware Senators have introduced two bills, HB1 and HB2, aimed at legalizing cannabis in the state. The bills aim to regulate and tax cannabis, providing for the creation of a new cannabis control commission […]
Kansas Legislative Committee to Take Up Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana legalization is a hot topic in Kansas, with the state’s senators taking to committee a bill called SB135 which would legalize medical marijuana. The bill has several key components and provisions, including the ability for patients to buy and possess up to a 30-day supply of cannabis (at least three ounces) from licensed […]
Maryland House Approves Adult-Use Bill, Sends to Senate
ANNAPOLIS, MD.—On Friday, the Maryland House of Delegates took a crucial step towards legalizing recreational marijuana use, approving a measure that would allow adults to possess and grow cannabis in the state. The bill, which was passed by a 103-32 vote, would allow those who are 21 and older to possess up to four ounces […]
Vermont Legislature to Debate Decriminalization of All Drugs
In a bold move, Vermont lawmakers have introduced bills that would legalize psychedelics and decriminalize all drugs in the state. This comes at a time when drug policy reform is gaining momentum across the country, and Vermont is poised to be a leader in this movement. The first bill, S.54, would legalize and regulate the […]
Kentucky Sen. Comm. Approves Marijuana Bill, Making Way for Vote
Kentucky’s Senate advances SB47, a medical marijuana bill that could bring relief to patients and generate $100 million in revenue if passed. Senate Committee Sends Legislation to Senate Floor LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky’s Senate Licensing & Occupations Committee took a major step forward this week, voting to advance Senate Bill 47 (SB47) — Kentucky’s proposed […]
Biden’s Broken Promises: The Ongoing Stranglehold on D.C. Cannabis Sales
President Biden’s failure to lift the federal ban on D.C. cannabis sales continues to frustrate advocates who see it as a betrayal of his campaign promises and D.C.’s autonomy. WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a city that prides itself on being at the forefront of progressive policies, the frustration among marijuana legalization advocates is palpable. The source of […]
Missouri Courts in Danger of Missing Expungement Deadlines
City officials concerned important deadlines will be missed due to a lack of much-needed funding Missouri courts are in danger of missing marijuana expungement deadlines if they don’t receive more funding, according to a report by local news outlet KRCG. The report states that the state courts are facing a backlog of expungement cases due […]
North Dakota Increases Medical Cannabis Limits in Dispensaries
After a hopeful adult use bill was defeated late last year, ND leadership opts to increase the amount allowed for medical pot patients North Dakota recently announced that it will be increasing the amount of medical cannabis that can be sold at the state’s dispensaries. This move is expected to provide patients with better access […]
Arizona Senate Bill 1271: What You Should Know
PHOENIX,Ariz.—Arizona’s proposed SB1271 has generated no small amount of controversy around the issue of synthetic, “hemp-derived” THC, which the proposed legislation seeks to make widely available to the public. While proponents argue that this synthetic version of THC is safe and will help regulate the cannabis industry, critics argue that it poses significant health risks, […]
Oklahoma Voters Reject Recreational Cannabis Measure in Crushing Defeat
Oklahoma’s hopeful recreational cannabis initiative fails to garner enough support to end statewide cannabis prohibition. The fight for nationwide decriminalization of cannabis suffered a setback Tuesday, when Oklahoma voters rejected a measure that would have decriminalized marijuana. With 100 percent of the state’s 1,982 precincts reporting, State Question 820 was voted down by a final […]