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Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Hemp Regulations, Dismiss Ban Proposal

By / June 3, 2024 /

Louisiana’s Hemp Industry Avoids Shutdown, Faces New Restrictions Baton Rouge, LA – The hemp products industry in Louisiana narrowly avoided a significant crisis after state lawmakers rejected a Senate proposal…

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Justice Department Reports Chinese Cartels Exploiting Maine’s Illegal Cannabis Trade

By / June 3, 2024 /

Senators King and Collins Call for Federal Crackdown on Chinese Cartel-Linked Illegal Cannabis Operations in Maine Augusta, ME – U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins are calling for federal…

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Executives Re-Enact Boston Tea Party in Protest of Cannabis Tax Rule

By / May 31, 2024 /

On Wednesday, executives from Massachusetts-based cannabis company MariMed dressed in colonial garb and boarded a ship in Boston Harbor to protest IRS rule 280E, which taxes regulated marijuana companies at…

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Reject State-Run Cannabis Retail Plan

By / May 31, 2024 /

On Thursday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives rejected Governor Chris Sununu’s plan to legalize adult-use marijuana sales through a state-run retail model. This decision means New Hampshire remains the…

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Second Missouri Judge Approves Controversial Cannabis ‘Tax Stacking’

By / May 31, 2024 /

In Buchanan County, Missouri, Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg ruled that the county government can impose an additional tax on adult-use cannabis sales, even within Saint Joseph city limits. This decision…

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Connecticut Appoints First Cannabis Ombudsperson to Advocate for Medical Cannabis Patients

By / May 30, 2024 /

On Monday, Connecticut made regulatory history by appointing Erin Gorman Kirk as the nation’s first cannabis ombudsperson. In this groundbreaking role, Kirk will serve as the state’s official advocate for…

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Advocates Push for Psychedelics Legalization on California’s 2026 Ballot

By / May 29, 2024 /

Psychedelics policy reform advocates in California are calling for a ballot initiative to legalize certain drugs including psilocybin and MDMA after legislative attempts at change failed to cross the finish…

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Eaze Faces Foreclosure Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

By / May 29, 2024 /

Eaze—California’s largest cannabis delivery service, once valued at $700 million and backed by Snoop Dogg—now faces foreclosure. The situation stems from a prolonged ownership battle in court that has dragged…

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Majority of Texans Now Back Legalizing Cannabis for Adult Use

By / May 29, 2024 /

A statewide poll in Texas revealed that six out of 10 adults support legalizing cannabis in the state—the first time the poll has shown a solid majority. The issue of…

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Legal Highs and Low Notes: Nicki Minaj’s Concert Delayed in Netherlands

By / May 28, 2024 /

In the bustling city of Manchester, England, anticipation had reached a fever pitch as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of superstar rapper Nicki Minaj for her highly anticipated concert on…

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New Hampshire Senate Passes Amended cannabis Legalization Bill, Sparking Opposition from Key House Lawmakers

By / May 24, 2024 /

For the first time ever, New Hampshire’s Senate passed a marijuana legalization measure on Thursday, returning the bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence on recent amendments before it…

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Highlights and Implications of Minnesota’s Newly Passed Cannabis Bill

By / May 23, 2024 /

On the final day of the 2024 legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers approved a comprehensive bill amending the state’s year-old law legalizing recreational marijuana. Supported by the state Office of Cannabis…

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