Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Expands to Five Dispensaries
Alabama officials announced two new medical cannabis dispensaries will open this week, bringing the state's total to five locations as the p...
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Oklahoma Cannabis Director Resigns Amid Industry Contraction
Oklahoma's medical marijuana director Adria Berry resigned this week as the state's cannabis market continues shrinking. The $600 million in...
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Lawmakers Undercut Cannabis Legalization Despite 90% Public Support
NORML's Paul Armentano says Republicans are blocking voter-approved legalization while Democrats impose market-killing tax rates, despite 90...
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Alabama Drops Opposition to Marijuana Rescheduling at State Level
Alabama health officials withdrew their objection to rescheduling marijuana at the state level, aligning with federal moves to reclassify ca...
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Alabama Withdraws Opposition to Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
Alabama's health department has withdrawn its opposition to federal marijuana rescheduling after legal staff resolved initial concerns about...
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Massachusetts Cannabis Repeal Fight Takes on National Stakes
Ryan Dominguez leads the campaign to defeat Massachusetts Question 4, which would repeal adult-use cannabis. Industry leaders say the 2026 v...
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Missouri Caps Hemp THC at 0.4mg, Funnels Products to Licensed Market
Missouri sets a 0.4mg THC limit for hemp products starting Nov. 12, requiring anything above that threshold to be sold through licensed mari...
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Texas Hemp THC Crackdown Contradicts Abbott's Regulation Pledge
Gov. Abbott vetoed a hemp THC ban and promised regulation instead. But Texas enforcement has effectively eliminated most hemp retailers thro...
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Federal Health Agency Urges States to Prepare for Psychedelic Drug Approval
A federal health agency published guidance urging states to prepare regulatory frameworks for psychedelic therapies ahead of expected FDA ap...
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Michigan GOP Candidate Vows to Slash Cannabis Tax, Ban Hemp THC
Michigan's GOP gubernatorial nominee promises to reverse 2023 cannabis tax increase while cracking down on unregulated hemp THC products in ...
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California GOP Senator Calls for Ballot Measure to Reverse Legalization
A California Republican senator is proposing a ballot measure to reverse marijuana legalization, citing unintended consequences while questi...
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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...