Day: February 21, 2024

During debate on a drug bill before the Kansas House of Representatives on Wednesday, a Democratic lawmaker introduced an amendment that would have removed marijuana entirely from the state’s controlled substances law, effectively legalizing it. The proposal ultimately failed on a 41–80 vote, a result that comes as more limitedContinue Reading

California regulators have rolled out a new marijuana database that’s meant to help consumers, stakeholders and lawmakers better understand industry trends—including monthly sales data and information about cannabis licensees. The state Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) officially unveiled the online resource on Wednesday, highlighting four interactive dashboards with data onContinue Reading

An Illinois senator has introduced a bill to legalize psilocybin and allow regulated access at service centers in the state where adults could use the psychedelic in a supervised setting—with plans to expand the program to include mescaline, ibogaine and DMT. Sen. Rachel Ventura (D) filed the legislation—titled the CompassionateContinue Reading

“We are confident that Arkansans will respond positively and ultimately vote for the proposed amendment.” By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas’s cannabis industry and patient advocates can begin collecting signatures to qualify a constitutional amendment for the November ballot that would make medical marijuana more accessible. Attorney General Tim GriffinContinue Reading