Virginia GOP Calls for Senate Investigation Into Democrat's Federal Charges
Republican Sen. Bryce Reeves wants the Virginia Senate to investigate Democratic Sen. Louise Lucas over federal marijuana and fraud charges,...
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Democrats' Midterm Gains Set Stage for Texas Cannabis Reform
Democratic midterm victories have opened new pathways for marijuana reform in conservative states like Texas, while House control shifts can...
Michigan Lawmakers Push to Suspend Cannabis Wholesale Tax Amid Revenue Shortfall
Michigan legislators introduced a bill to suspend the state's 24% wholesale cannabis excise tax for one year after collections fell short of...
New York Scraps Cannabis Wage Board, Ends Labor Peace Mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation eliminating New York's cannabis wage board and labor peace mandate, citing concerns that excessive labo...
Texas Democrat Talarico Pitches Trump Partnership on Federal Legalization
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico says he'd partner with Trump on federal marijuana legalization if he wins Texas's Senate seat, ca...
New Jersey Targets Illicit Cannabis Shops With $250K Fines
New Jersey lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation imposing fines up to $250,000 on unlicensed cannabis retailers, with permanent closur...
MPP Urges Congress to Regulate Hemp THC Products Instead of Ban
The Marijuana Policy Project is urging Congress to create regulations for hemp THC products rather than ban them, arguing that oversight bea...
Tennessee Lawmakers Challenge Police on Marijuana Violence Claims
Tennessee legislators challenged law enforcement claims linking marijuana to violent crime during medical cannabis hearings, exposing a rift...
Four GOP Senators Demand DOJ Probe of Chinese Crime Links to Cannabis
Four GOP senators are requesting a DOJ investigation into alleged Chinese criminal network involvement in U.S. cannabis and hemp markets, ci...
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North Carolina Panel Tackles Public Use Rules Ahead of Year-End Deadline
North Carolina's cannabis advisory council is working to define public use boundaries before its year-end deadline to submit policy recommen...
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Virginia Advocates Challenge Public Use Fines Amid Racial Disparity Data
Virginia advocacy groups are challenging proposed increases to public marijuana use fines, citing data showing Black residents receive 47.7%...
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NC Hemp Distributor Urges Regulation Over Ban on THC Beverages
Tryon Distributing's Melissa Johnston argues North Carolina should regulate hemp THC beverages instead of banning them, warning prohibition ...