“I think the representative’s binder on how many amendments need to be put forth is a big indication about why this bill shouldn’t pass.” By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Lawmakers in a House committee on Wednesday approved a bill related to regulations for hemp-derived products, but the sponsor acknowledged thatContinue Reading
Michigan marijuana sales reached a record high in March, with nearly $250 million in combined recreational and medical cannabis purchases, according to state regulators. The lion’s share of those sales came from the adult-use market, which saw $239.8 million worth of marijuana products sold last month. Medical marijuana purchases reachedContinue Reading
Lawmakers in Washington State are on the cusp of passing legislation that would set the stage for licensed marijuana businesses to be able to engage in cross-border commerce with cannabis companies in other legal states. The state’s House of Representatives approved the bill, SB 5069, in a 71–26 vote onContinue Reading
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow medical marijuana as an opioid alternative for people with chronic pain and also replace the state’s THC limit, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration. The full chamber passed the measure from Rep. Stephanie Klick (R) in aContinue Reading
A strong majority of South Carolina adults support legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use, according to a new poll that’s being promoted by a Republican congresswoman from the state. The survey from Winthrop University—which comes as state lawmakers work to advance medical cannabis legalization—found that three in fourContinue Reading
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R)—who previously served as the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official and in Congress—is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. At each stage of his career, Hutchinson has proudly and unyieldingly embraced the warContinue Reading
Florida bill limiting THC in Hemp products would ‘destroy’ industry Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would dramatically reduce the amount of THC allowed in retail hemp products. It’s a move some business owners say would ruin their livelihoods. “You’re destroying 100,000 FloridianContinue Reading
Texas Federal Court rules firearm ban on Marijuana users unconstitutional Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 A policy long criticized by cannabis advocates, the federal ban on cannabis consumers owning firearms could be on its last legs in Texas. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas hasContinue Reading
Recreational Marijuana stirs concerns in Maryland Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 The framework which will govern the dispensary of Maryland’s recreational marijuana appears to be in place. Before the legislative session ended, lawmakers approved a measure that taxes recreational marijuana 9% and is expected to generate 67 million dollarsContinue Reading
Virginia lawmakers to weigh Youngkin’s changes to hemp bill Image Cannabis News April 12, 2023 RICHMOND – Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of a bill that aimed to ban the recreational sales of intoxicating hemp-derived products, seeking to ensure the continued availability of certain therapeutic CBD formulations. Youngkin’sContinue Reading
