As of April 2025, cannabis law reform continues to be a litmus test for political leadership across the United States—and governors are at the center of it all. With federal movement slow and often cautious, state leaders are increasingly driving change, or holding it back.A recent roundup of gubernatorial positions paints a patchwork picture. Out of 50 U.S. governors, a solid … [Read more...] about America’s Governors and the Green Wave: Where Cannabis Stands in April 2025
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CT Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say: Let Us Sell Sooner, Before It All Goes Up in Smoke
Connecticut’s cannabis industry was supposed to be the great green equalizer—a chance for small business owners, especially those from historically disadvantaged communities, to stake their claim in a billion-dollar market. But now, some of those very entrepreneurs are waving a red flag: if the state doesn’t let them sell their cannabis licenses sooner, their dream might go up … [Read more...] about CT Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say: Let Us Sell Sooner, Before It All Goes Up in Smoke
Fine Fettle Expands Again: West Hartford Gets a Taste of the Green
Mark your calendars and prep your grinders—Fine Fettle is opening its ninth cannabis dispensary in Connecticut, and this time it’s planting roots right in the heart of West Hartford. April 18 is the big day, just two ticks before the high holiday of 4/20. Coincidence? Not likely.Located at 924 Farmington Avenue, the new spot lands right where people actually go—walkable, … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle Expands Again: West Hartford Gets a Taste of the Green
Amid industry pushback, Alabama lawmakers move forward on efforts to regulate cannabis products
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
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
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
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
9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
MICHIGAN—Welcome to the whirlwind world of weed, where the action never stops. This week, Michigan’s marijuana market is bustling with fresh regulations, new product launches, and notable industry shifts. And as usual, The MichiGanja Report has the full roundup of the most newsworthy headlines that have been stirring up the cannabis scene this week: CANNABIS LEGEND: Stoner … [Read more...] about 9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
