Bipartisan Senate and House lawmakers have refiled a much-anticipated bill to free up banking services for the marijuana industry. Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Steve Daines (R-MT), along with Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), reintroduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in their respective chambersContinue Reading
The Texas House of Representatives gave initial approval to a bill to decriminalize marijuana in the state on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, a committee heard testimony on separate legislation to more broadly legalize and regulate cannabis sales. The chamber passed the legislation from Rep. Joe Moody (D) on secondContinue Reading
Senate Republicans have blocked a procedural vote to advance a bill to the floor that would promote research into the therapeutic effects of marijuana for military veterans with certain conditions. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) filed cloture on a motion to proceed for the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research ActContinue Reading
One day after the Minnesota House approved a marijuana legalization bill, the Senate companion version cleared its final committee in that chamber, sending it to the floor. The Senate Finance Committee passed the legislation from Sen. Lindsey Port (D) in a voice vote on Wednesday. That marked the 13th andContinue Reading
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Minnesota House passes Marijuana bill, more hurdles ahead Image Cannabis News April 26, 2023 The Minnesota House voted 71-59 Tuesday for a bill that would permit cultivation, distribution, and sales as well as home growth of cannabis. The Minnesota Senate is set to vote on the bill Friday. The MinnesotaContinue Reading
Forum held Tuesday to discuss usage of Medical Marijuana Image Cannabis News April 26, 2023 State Representative DJ Johnson and Owensboro Police Department Lt. Col JD Winkler were among panellists for a medical cannabis forum held Wednesday night at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Johnson said it took state lawmakers this longContinue Reading
New York budget offers ‘window’ to address illegal Cannabis Image Cannabis News April 26, 2023 Gov Kathy Hochul wants to use the state budget process to address the proliferation of unregulated and illegal sales of cannabis that she worries could hinder the growth of the legal marketplace. Lawmakers and HochulContinue Reading
Missouri Cannabis jobs boom but market saturation concerns Image Cannabis News April 26, 2023 Some companies to slow their hiring strategies. Legalization of recreational cannabis in Missouri led to a surge in job growth within the industry, but the trend could be slowing as labor needs are met. According toContinue Reading
Pennsylvania lawmakers unveil Marijuana bills on 4/20 Image Cannabis News April 26, 2023 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania lawmakers unveiled multiple bills on April 20 relating to cannabis. The four bills focused on de-regulation, education requirements, and protections for medical cannabis registrants and stakeholders. Pennsylvania bill would allow farmers to grow medicalContinue Reading
