Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill To Ban Public Marijuana Smoking Ahead Of Possible Legalization Vote On The Ballot
A Florida Senate panel has advanced legislation to ban smoking or vaping marijuana in public places, a development that comes as an industry-funded campaign is seeking to place a recreational cannabis legalization initiative on the November ballot. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Tuesday approved the bill, which defines a public place as “a place to […]
Indiana House Rejects Amendment To Let Farmers Begin Cultivating Marijuana Seeds
The Indiana House of Representatives defeated an amendment aimed at allowing farmers to begin growing marijuana. The amendment, from Rep. Kyle Miller (D), would have directed the state chemist and seed commissioner to issue special use permits to between three and 10 farmers for the cultivation of marijuana seed, with geographic distribution requirements. While Miller […]
Missouri Regulators Move To Clarify Medical Marijuana Patients’ Purchasing Limits
“It is largely up to individuals and dispensaries to ensure they are in compliance with the portion of this rule related to purchases.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri cannabis regulators have changed their guidance on whether or not medical marijuana patients can purchase from licensed dispensaries as a regular consumer, following complaints over the […]
Home Cultivation Of Marijuana Would Be Legalized In New Jersey Under Lawmakers’ Proposals
New Jersey lawmakers have filed two new bills that would legalize home cultivation of marijuana in the so-called “Garden State.” One of the measures would allow only medical cannabis patients to cultivate the plant, while the other would cover recreational consumers as well. Both pieces of legislation are led by Sens. Troy Singleton (D) and […]
Montana Retailers Have Sold More Than $1 Billion Worth Of Recreational Marijuana Since Legalization Took Effect
Over the four year period, the state has collected $217 million in cannabis tax revenue. By Jacob Olness, Montana Free Press In the four years since Montana began allowing the legal sale of adult-use marijuana on January 1, 2022, the state’s retailers have sold more than $1 billion in product as adult-use sales rise more […]
Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Could Boost South Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill, GOP Lawmaker Says
If the Department of Justice finishes the process of rescheduling marijuana as recently directed by President Donald Trump, the federal change could boost efforts to legalize medical cannabis at the state level in South Carolina, according to a GOP lawmaker. “I do think that there is going to be a change in mentality among some […]
New Virginia Bill Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales And Increase Possession Limit
A Virginia lawmaker has filed a bill that would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales while also increasing the amount of cannabis that adults can possess under the state’s current noncommercial legalization law. The new legislation from Del. Paul Krizek (D) is largely in line with recommendations released last month by the legislature’s Joint Commission […]
Joe Rogan Surprised After GOP Senator Says Marijuana And Alcohol Industries Jointly Backed Push To Ban Hemp THC Products
Joe Rogan seemed stunned to hear Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) tell him on a new episode of his podcast that certain marijuana businesses joined hands with the alcohol industry to lobby in favor of a federal ban on most hemp THC products. During a wide-ranging interview on the Joe Rogan Experience that aired on Tuesday, […]
More Than A Third Of Rap And Hip Hop Music Videos Feature Marijuana, Government-Funded Study Shows
More than a third of popular U.S. hip hop and rap music videos referenced marijuana in 2024, according to a new government-supported study. Artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have helped drive that trend by promoting a “chilled” lifestyle, the researchers said. According to the analysis—which was funded by the Ministry of Justice and […]
More Patients Sign Up For Texas Medical Marijuana Program As New Dispensary Licenses Are Issued
“We’re absolutely laser-focused on doctors, because they are really the patients’ first entry point into the program, by asking your physician if you qualify.” By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune After lawmakers blunted expansion for years, Texas’s medical marijuana industry is slated to see more marijuana operators coming online, current ones opening more facilities and […]