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David Okonkwo

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David Okonkwo brings over 15 years of political journalism experience to MunchNews. A former Capitol Hill correspondent, David specializes in tracking cannabis legislation at both federal and state levels. His deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and connections within Washington make him our go-to expert for policy analysis. David holds a Master's in Public Policy from Georgetown University and has been recognized by the Cannabis Media Association for his investigative reporting on interstate commerce barriers.

North Carolina Advances Age Restrictions on Hemp, Kratom Sales

North Carolina Advances Age Restrictions on Hemp, Kratom Sales

North Carolina lawmakers advanced legislation requiring buyers to be 21 or older to purchase hemp-derived consumables and kratom, addressing...

Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition Revives Debate on 2016 Legalization

Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition Revives Debate on 2016 Legalization

A health advocacy coalition is challenging Massachusetts' recreational cannabis program eight years after voters approved legalization, as t...

North Carolina Senate Advances Hemp Age Restriction to 21

North Carolina Senate Advances Hemp Age Restriction to 21

North Carolina's Senate Bill 59 would require customers to be 21 to purchase hemp-derived THC products and kratom. The bipartisan measure ad...

Pennsylvania Senate Blocks Independent Cannabis Control Board

Pennsylvania Senate Blocks Independent Cannabis Control Board

Pennsylvania's Senate rejected legislation to create an independent Cannabis Control Board, leaving medical marijuana oversight with the Dep...

Virginia Reaches Agreement on Retail Cannabis Sales Framework

Virginia Reaches Agreement on Retail Cannabis Sales Framework

Virginia's governor and legislative leaders announce agreement on legalizing retail cannabis sales through budget legislation, potentially e...

Massachusetts High Court Clears Path for Cannabis Repeal Vote

Massachusetts High Court Clears Path for Cannabis Repeal Vote

Massachusetts' highest court rejected a challenge to a ballot initiative seeking to repeal recreational cannabis legalization, setting up a ...

Illinois Doubles Cannabis Possession Limits, Clamps Down on Hemp THC

Illinois Doubles Cannabis Possession Limits, Clamps Down on Hemp THC

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation doubling adult cannabis possession limits to 60 grams while imposing new restrictions on hemp-d...

Kentucky GOP Lawmakers Seek Prosecution of Medical Cannabis Licensees

Kentucky GOP Lawmakers Seek Prosecution of Medical Cannabis Licensees

Republican lawmakers are asking Kentucky's AG to prosecute medical cannabis licensees who follow the governor's executive order expanding qu...

Pennsylvania Cannabis Board Bill Dies Amid GOP-Governor Dispute

Pennsylvania Cannabis Board Bill Dies Amid GOP-Governor Dispute

Pennsylvania's Cannabis Control Board bill failed in the final legislative session, with the GOP sponsor blaming Governor Shapiro. The measu...

Kentucky Governor Blasts GOP Lawmaker Over Medical Cannabis Arrests

Kentucky Governor Blasts GOP Lawmaker Over Medical Cannabis Arrests

Kentucky's governor condemned a GOP lawmaker who called for prosecuting medical cannabis patients operating under Beshear's recent executive...

Pennsylvania Senate Votes Down Cannabis Board Bill, Eyes Revival

Pennsylvania Senate Votes Down Cannabis Board Bill, Eyes Revival

Pennsylvania's Senate rejected a bill creating a Cannabis Control Board to oversee medical marijuana and hemp products, but lawmakers immedi...

Idaho Lawmakers Advance Constitutional Measure to Block Citizen Cannabis Initiatives

Idaho Lawmakers Advance Constitutional Measure to Block Citizen Cannabis Initiatives

Idaho's Legislative Council approved ballot language for a constitutional amendment that would give only lawmakers—not citizens—the power to...

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