Missouri Lawmakers Approve Bills To Restrict Intoxicating Hemp Products, With An Exception For THC Beverages
“This bill will still, even with the hemp beverage carveout, shut down hundreds of Missouri businesses.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Legislation allowing low-dose intoxicating hemp drinks to continue to be sold in grocery and liquor stores received the approval of committees in each the Missouri House and Senate this week. A House committee superior […]
South Dakota Bill To Ease Felony Punishment For First- And Second-Time Drug Consumption Offenses Advances
“I think we’d all agree that even though we have a great system, it is failing at least a certain majority of people.” By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight Drug ingestion would not be a felony crime on the primary or second offense underneath the phrases of a invoice endorsed by a Senate panel on […]
Tennessee Bills Would Legalize Marijuana For Adults, Which Sponsors Say Could Bring In Millions In State Revenue
“Our state has spent millions and millions of taxpayer dollars to enforce outdated cannabis laws.” By Kim Jarrett, The Center Square Two Democrats have filed payments that will legalize leisure marijuana in Tennessee, a transfer one of many invoice’s sponsors mentioned might add hundreds of thousands to the state’s basic fund. House Bill 836 by […]
Illinois Governor Touts Record $2 Billion In Marijuana Sales In 2024, Celebrating ‘Thriving’ Industry Despite Intoxicating Hemp Market Concerns
The governor of Illinois is touting the state’s record-setting $2 billion in marijuana gross sales in 2024, applauding the “thriving” business whereas criticizing the “proliferation of the unregulated intoxicating hemp market.” Of the $2 billion, a file $1.722 billion got here from adult-use hashish gross sales. That’s greater than double the primary yr of gross […]
GOP Senator Pushes RFK Jr. On ‘Preventing The Expansion Of Marijuana’ As Trump’s Health Secretary
A GOP senator says he and President Donald Trump’s decide to steer the nation’s prime well being company, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just lately met and mentioned the “importance” of “preventing the expansion of marijuana.” Ahead of a Senate affirmation vote for Kennedy’s nomination to move up the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
Florida Republican Senator Refiles Medical Marijuana Homegrow Bill, This Time Without Unrelated Hemp Product Restrictions
A Republican lawmaker in Florida has reintroduced a proposal that may enable medical marijuana sufferers within the state to develop as much as two hashish crops at house—this time with out separate provisions he had included in prior laws that may have additionally cracked down on hemp-derived cannabinoids within the state. Rep. Joe Gruters (R) […]
New GOP Bill Would Block Marijuana Industry Tax Deductions, Even After Federal Rescheduling
Two GOP senators have launched a invoice that will proceed to dam marijuana companies from taking federal tax deductions underneath Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code 280E—even when it’s finally rescheduled. Sens. James Lankford (R-OK) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) filed the “No Deductions for Marijuana Businesses Act” on Thursday to keep up the tax barrier for […]
Pennsylvania GOP calls on governor to guide hashish dialog (Newsletter: February 7, 2025)
NY marijuana banking listing; MD gov touts hashish pardons; GOP congressman presses RFK on marijuana; Colombian president: legalize cocaine Subscribe to obtain Marijuana Moment’s e-newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. It’s the easiest way to be sure to know which hashish tales are shaping the day. Your assist makes Marijuana Moment potential… Your good deed […]
Hawaii Lawmakers Vote To Delay Consideration Of Marijuana Legalization Bill Until Next Year
Hawaii’s House of Representatives has voted to delay a sweeping proposal that might have legalized marijuana, successfully halting the invoice’s progress till subsequent legislative session. Though companion laws continues to be alive on the Senate facet, it’s anticipated that the measure may even fail to advance via the House this 12 months. On a voice […]
Cannabis banking mentioned at Senate & House hearings (Newsletter: February 6, 2025)
Musk: drug take a look at federal staff; 1st marijuana invoice of latest Congress; HI legalization vote; New MPP chief; Study: Legal hashish reduces opioid Rx Subscribe to obtain Marijuana Moment’s publication in your inbox each weekday morning. It’s one of the simplest ways to ensure you know which hashish tales are shaping the day. Your […]