South Dakota Bill To End Felony Drug Ingestion Law Heads To Governor
“Voting for this bill and decriminalizing drug use will send a mixed message to our children.” By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight The way forward for South Dakota’s drug ingestion legislation—typically described as probably the most extreme within the nation—is within the palms of Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden. The House of Representatives voted 37-33 on […]
Minnesota Governor In Negotiations To Let Tribes License Off-Reservation Marijuana Businesses
“I think Minnesota will look different than a lot of states in terms of the role tribal nations will play in our market.” By Peter Callaghan, MinnPost Pending compacts between Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) and 10 of the state’s 11 tribal nations would permit tribal governments to license companies to turn into important gamers within […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pennsylvania governor steps up hashish legalization push (Newsletter: February 5, 2025)
Anti-marijuana modification withdrawn; VA authorized gross sales votes; Poll: Texans again legalization; MN research: Medical hashish treats ache; NM psilocybin Subscribe to obtain Marijuana Moment’s publication in your inbox each weekday morning. It’s one of the best ways to ensure you know which hashish tales are shaping the day. Your help makes Marijuana Moment doable… Free […]
Pennsylvania Governor Will Put Marijuana Legalization In His Budget, But Top GOP Senator Remains Skeptical
The governor of Pennsylvania will once again put marijuana legalization in his budget request this 12 months—however the pathway to enact the reform stays murky within the legislature, as GOP management continues to forged doubts concerning the practicality of the proposal. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) has known as for legalization in his previous two finances […]
Virginia Senate Passes Legal Marijuana Sales Bill On Party-Line Vote Amid Veto Threat From GOP Governor
The Virginia Senate on Friday accepted alongside social gathering strains a invoice that might license and regulate retail marijuana within the commonwealth, establishing a system of shops that might log on mid-next yr. The chamber narrowly handed the measure, SB 970 from Sen. Aaron Rouse (D), on a 21–19 vote. Not one Republican voted for […]
Kentucky Governor Slams Federal Marijuana Ban, Saying Medical Cannabis Patients Shouldn’t Lose Gun Rights
Asked about a recent Kentucky proposal that would urge the state’s congressional delegation to call for federal reforms to protect the Second Amendment rights of medical marijuana patients, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Thursday said he supports the effort but would like to see even more sweeping change on the federal level. “I think the […]
California Governor Vetoes Cannabis Cafes Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom last week vetoed a bill that would have allowed cannabis cafes to offer weed, food and beverages to patrons at licensed establishments reminiscent of the famed coffee shops in Amsterdam. The measure, Assembly Bill 374 (AB 374), was passed by the California legislature last month after being introduced earlier this year […]
Michigan Governor To Review Cannabis Regulatory Agency, Tribal Business Bills
Two cannabis bills were recently sent to the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and if passed, would work in tandem to allow the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) to do business with local Native American cannabis businesses, and vice versa. Currently, state licensed cannabis and tribal cannabis businesses must operate separately from one another and cannot […]