MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Despite considerable opposition from a segment of the Alabama business community, several state lawmakers have pushed forward with efforts to impose strict regulations on psychoactive cannabinoid products such as delta-8 and THC-infused drinks, products derived from cannabis or hemp. “In 2023, the Alabama Poison Information Center investigated 235 cases … [Read more...] about Amid industry pushback, Alabama lawmakers move forward on efforts to regulate cannabis products
Youngkin’s Vetoes Take Another Hit on Cannabis Reform in Virginia
RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin has once again thwarted a bipartisan effort to establish a regulated and taxed adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia, vetoing a key proposal that would have created the framework for such a system. He also rejected measures designed to modify sentences for individuals convicted of marijuana-related offenses and protect legal cannabis users … [Read more...] about Youngkin’s Vetoes Take Another Hit on Cannabis Reform in Virginia
Lawmakers and state leaders react to ‘alarming’ report on impact of marijuana in Oklahoma
A new report is raising concerns about Oklahoma’s marijuana industry. The study focuses on a range of areas affected by the legalization of marijuana. A new report is raising concerns about Oklahoma’s marijuana industry. The study focuses on a range of areas affected by the legalization of medical marijuana. “This is one of those challenging moments where they say ‘Okay, … [Read more...] about Lawmakers and state leaders react to ‘alarming’ report on impact of marijuana in Oklahoma
Editorial: Recreational marijuana is not the answer to Pa.’s long-term budget woes
A worker pulls leaves from the flower of a cannabis plant at Greenlight Dispensary, Oct. 31, 2022, in Grandview, Mo. The Biden administration's push to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won a strong endorsement Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who said “the jury is no longer out” on its medical uses as an alternative to opioids that ravaged … [Read more...] about Editorial: Recreational marijuana is not the answer to Pa.’s long-term budget woes
Narcotics officials: Oklahoma’s marijuana underworld worth over $100 billion
A load of marijuana is taken off the site of a grow operation owned by Dao Feng, a few miles east of Pauls Valley, after a raid by state and county authorities on April 30, 2021. Oklahoma’s illicit marijuana market may now be worth hundreds of billions of dollars, according to new statistics presented Friday by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the Texoma High Intensity Drug … [Read more...] about Narcotics officials: Oklahoma’s marijuana underworld worth over $100 billion
Marijuana program revenue funds veterans services and addiction treatment in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has transferred $23,363,968 in funds generated through Missouri’s adult use marijuana program to designated state agencies, as specified in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution. The transfer was authorized under the Supplemental Budget (House Bill 14.495) for Fiscal Year 2025, which was passed by the Missouri … [Read more...] about Marijuana program revenue funds veterans services and addiction treatment in Missouri
Rolling in Opportunities: The Two Biggest Job Market Catalysts in Cannabis
Is working in cannabis a cool job now? In 2024, the legal cannabis industry saw a significant uptick in jobs, gaining 22,952 additional positions. Today, there are approximately 440,445 full-time equivalent jobs in the cannabis space. This growing industry is attracting a wave of professionals transitioning from traditional industries, such as retail, finance, marketing and … [Read more...] about Rolling in Opportunities: The Two Biggest Job Market Catalysts in Cannabis
Judges uphold challenge to Florida rule on license renewals for medical cannabis companies
An appeals court has rejected a challenge to a Florida Department of Health rule that led to dramatically increased license renewal costs for medical marijuana companies. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday upheld a 2023 decision by Administrative Law Judge William Horgan in the challenge filed by Sanctuary Cannabis. Department of Health … [Read more...] about Judges uphold challenge to Florida rule on license renewals for medical cannabis companies
New Report Indicates that Marijuana Use Is Up 73% Among Oklahoma Teens: Dispensary owner reacts
A new report has sparked debate about the impact of medical marijuana legalization in Oklahoma. It reveals details about marijuana use growing in kids and adults and an uptick in the drug's production. Impact of medical marijuana in Oklahoma A report from the TEXOMA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area highlights the current landscape of marijuana in Oklahoma and has raised … [Read more...] about New Report Indicates that Marijuana Use Is Up 73% Among Oklahoma Teens: Dispensary owner reacts
Attorneys argue against preemption lawsuit targeting Nebraska medical cannabis law
Crista Eggers of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, center, leads a news conference urging legislative support for bills to help implement a safe, fully regulated medical cannabis system. March 3, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — The new commissioners set to regulate medical cannabis in Nebraska, as well as the ballot sponsors of the successful effort to … [Read more...] about Attorneys argue against preemption lawsuit targeting Nebraska medical cannabis law
