Ohio Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances Amid Push for New Hemp Regulations
Ohio lawmakers are once again in the national spotlight as the Ohio marijuana legalization bill moves through the legislature. The measure, originally passed by voters…
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Newsom’s Veto Raises Questions About California Medical Cannabis Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a proposal that would have expanded California medical cannabis access by allowing home deliveries to patients. The decision comes…
Michigan Governor Signs 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Into Law as Industry Group Files Lawsuit
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the state’s $81 billion budget into law, finalizing a 24 percent cannabis wholesale tax that takes effect January 1,…
Michigan Lawmakers Pass 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax, Dealing Blow to Industry
Lawmakers have passed a 24% Michigan cannabis wholesale tax as part of the state’s 2026 budget deal, setting the stage for one of the steepest…
Oregon Officials Appeal Ruling Striking Down Cannabis Labor Law
Oregon officials are asking a federal appeals court to reinstate a voter-approved Oregon cannabis labor law that was struck down earlier this year. The law,…
Florida Court Rules Smell of Marijuana Alone Can’t Justify Vehicle Search
A Florida cannabis smell ruling has determined that police cannot search a person’s vehicle based only on the odor of marijuana. The District Court of…
Michigan House Speaker Warns of Shutdown Over Cannabis Tax Dispute
Lawmakers are locked in a high-stakes standoff over a Michigan cannabis tax dispute, and it could even trigger a state government shutdown. House Speaker Matt…
New York Cannabis Shops Strike Deal on Buffer Zone Rules
More than 150 New York cannabis shops were at risk of being shut down due to new buffer zone rules near schools. But this week,…
