Incoming Kansas Governor Wants To Legalize Marijuana, Saying Trump’s Federal Move Eases The Parth For State Action
Kansas’s newly elected incoming Democratic governor has made it clear she wants to legalize marijuana, arguing that the Trump administration’s move to reschedule cannabis at the federal level will make it easier to enact reform in the state. After more than a week of uncertainty about the result of the Kansas gubernatorial election as votes […]
Senate Panel Proposes Extending State Medical Marijuana Protections, Without House’s Anti-Rescheduling Provision
The Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing to continue a current rider in federal law that shields state medical marijuana programs from federal interference—while also declining to join the House in supporting a separate provision that would block federal officials from advancing the Trump administration’s federal cannabis rescheduling proposal. It is additionally pressing federal officials to […]
Iowa’s Incoming Governor Says Legalizing Marijuana Can Generate ‘Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars’ For The State
Rob Sand, the Democrat who won Iowa’s gubernatorial election last week, says he plans to move forward with a proposal to legalize marijuana in the state—arguing that it could generate “hundreds of millions of dollars” in annual revenue to fund public schools and other services. “We should treat cannabis the way that we treat alcohol,” […]
Alcohol Lobbyists Pressed State AGs Over Hemp THC Ban, Emails Show
Emails obtained by Politico show a lobbyist for Anheuser-Busch urging a state attorney general to hold the line on the federal hemp THC ban. Meanwhile, Total Wine & More has reported more than half a million dollars in lobbying on hemp THC beverage regulation and is backing legislation to keep qualifying drinks legal. Big Alcohol’s […]
Missouri Doesn’t Need More Marijuana Business Licenses, State Study Says, But Questions Remain About Ownership Concentration
“Ownership-based analyses would provide a more comprehensive assessment of market structure by evaluating concentration across common ownership groups.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri regulators say the state doesn’t need to issue more licenses to grow, manufacture or sell marijuana because the legal cannabis market is meeting consumer demand. But the statewide study behind that conclusion couldn’t […]
DOJ Isn’t ‘Micromanaging’ State Marijuana Laws With Prosecution Of Virginia Senator, Blanche Says
Attorney General Todd Blanche is emphasizing that the Department of Justice’s prosecution of a top Virginia senator for an alleged marijuana distribution, racketeering and money laundering conspiracy is not an indication that the Trump administration intends to interfere with state cannabis laws. Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged Virginia Senate President Pro Tem Louise Lucas (D) […]
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Cultivators Ask State Officials To Change Rules On Testing, Fees And Doctor Protections
“We ask the Commission to consider the time current operators will need to reach revenue, accounting for any necessary laboratory licensing or authorization and the issuance of manufacturer and dispensary licenses.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska’s four licensed medical cannabis cultivators are pushing for changes to testing, fees and legal protections for healthcare providers […]
Colorado’s Marijuana Product Testing Rules Have Safety Gaps, State Audit Finds
“There’s an increased risk that marijuana products sold in Colorado may have contaminants or may inaccurately list potency.” By Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline Colorado’s regulatory framework to test marijuana for contamination and warn consumers about risks has significant gaps, a state audit found. The recently-released audit focused on problems with product testing and inconsistent monitoring from the […]
Kentucky Now Has Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Every Region Of The State, Governor Announces
The governor of Kentucky announced on Friday that medical marijuana dispensaries are now open across all 11 licensing regions of the state following the opening of Sunnyside Dispensary in Floyd County this week. “Kentuckians suffering from PTSD, cancer, terminal illnesses, sickle cell anemia and more deserve a safe, non-addictive option for relief, and medical cannabis […]
State officials push DEA for cannabis rescheduling guidance (Newsletter: October 8, 2026)
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