Minnesota House approves cannabis legalization bill for adult use
The Minnesota House of Representatives this week passed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis and establishing a regulatory system for the production and sale of recreational m
Minnesota sheriff warns against adult legalization
As two bills legalizing cannabis weave their way through the Minnesota state legislature, proponents are hailing the legislation as a sensible approach to marijuana policy reform.
Bill to dismantle Montana’s adult cannabis market catches fire
You’re still free to get high in the Big Sky. That’s because Montana lawmakers voted last week to introduce a bill that would have dismantled the state’s new cann
Advances in cannabis plan for adult use in Maryland
Maryland is moving closer to a plan to establish its adult cannabis market after making some changes to iron out potential issues. Voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot referendu
The UN issues a “warning” to the US about state laws on adult use and proposes repeal
The United Nations (UN) Narcotics Agency issued a press release on March 9 stating that US laws governing adult use of cannabis are inconsistent with the 1961 Single Convention on
Hawaii Senators Pass Adult Use Cannabis Bill
On March 7, the Hawaii Senate voted 22 to 3 to pass a bill on adult use of cannabis. Also known as the SB669 SD2, the bill would create a framework for cultivation, manufacture, sa
Missouri marijuana sales surpass $102 million in first month of adult market
Missouri raked in a whopping $102.9 million in cannabis sales last month, according to data released by the state Department of Health and Elderly Services. Almost $72 million of i
Cannabis plans for adult use in Virginia have been halted due to failed bills
Although adult-use cannabis sales in Virginia were expected to begin no later than January 1, 2024, adult-use cannabis sales plans have stalled for the foreseeable future. Original
The latest report suggests adult cannabis sales growth of up to $50.7 billion by 2028
Brightfield Group recently released its US Cannabis Market Forecast on Feb. 16, which compares cannabis sales in 2022 to five-year sales forecasts between 2023 and 2028. According
Surprise Missouri! The state opens adult marijuana sales three days early
Missouri officially joined the adult club earlier this morning when state officials gave the go-ahead for recreational sales three days ahead of schedule. This is the fastest vote-
This state is next in line for adult sales
Missouri will begin legal adult cannabis sales on February 6th. Last month, on December 8, 2022, consumers were legally allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana, and the Depa
Analysis: Adult cannabis leads to economic improvements and more jobs
Opponents of legalizing recreational cannabis have argued that increased cannabis use could decrease motivation, impair cognitive function and harm health, and ultimately affect ad
This town just started adult cannabis sales
Michigan-based company Cloud Cannabis began selling adult-use cannabis on Friday Detroit location, making it one of the first pharmacies in the city. “Today marks the beginning o
Adult cannabis in Massachusetts will reach nearly $4 billion in 2022
The Massachusetts CCC report shows that between January 1 and December 18, 2022, the state raised $1.42 billion in adult sales. In a sales breakdown by month, the state amassed a f
Adult cannabis sales in New Jersey in Q3 exceed $100 million
According to recently released data from state officials, sales of adult-use cannabis in New Jersey surpassed $100 million in the third quarter of 2022. The New Jersey Cannabis Reg
Limited adult sales begin next month in this state
By Adam Jackson Connecticut will allow the sale of adult-use cannabis next month, regulators announced Friday. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has advised l
Missouri regulators’ bill for adult use of cannabis
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) on Thursday released proposed regulations regulating the state’s adult use of cannabis, just two days after voter
Hawaii lawmakers say tax revenues will not cover the cost of legal adult cannabis use
The Hawaii State Internal Revenue Service estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state would generate approximately $50 million annually in tax revenue, surpassing the
Virgin Islands approaching cannabis for adult use, expungements
Cannabis remains a hot topic with politically driven fanfare in the US Virgin Islands Territory. On October 24, two bills were introduced in the Virgin Islands: one that would lega
New lawsuit challenges Detroit adult use ordinance
A lawsuit filed Sept. 28 in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan alleges that the city’s adult cannabis ordinance is unfair to longtime city residents.