Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Allowing MDMA, Psilocybin Prescriptions as Fed Changes Date
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would allow California doctors to immediately begin writing prescriptions for MDMA and psilocybin drugs if the federal government decides t
New Jersey Gov. Signs Bill Extending Tax Withdrawals to Cannabis Companies
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation this week granting licensed cannabis companies standard business tax deductions to improve the profitability of the state’s reg
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf pardons over 2,500, nearly 400 for nonviolent cannabis offenses
Many Pennsylvania residents with non-violent cannabis offenses are being given a second chance, and the recent pardons are a promising and much-needed sign of relief. In a Jan. 12
Gretchen Whitmer, Gov. of Michigan, has vetoed several medical cannabis bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called it hasty and recently vetoed 11 bills, including three on medical cannabis, others related to pensions and taxes. However, the governor signed
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pardons 10, some cannabis convictions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 23 announced 10 pardons, including at least two on cannabis-related charges. Some of the charges are decades old, and one charge dates back to
New York Gov. Hochul signs legislation to expand industrial hemp
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law Tuesday aimed at expanding the state’s industrial hemp industry. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Michelle
SD Gov. Noem Says Cannabis Legalization Can Move Forward If Approved — Change Of Heart Or Election Posturing?
By Nina Zdinjak South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R), who has opposed adult-use marijuana legalization for a while, now says she’d allow the implementation of the law. During a
Pressure is building on Florida Gov. DeSantis to lift dosing limits
Patients and advocates in Florida are fed up with restrictions on access to medicinal cannabis. Florida health authorities issued new emergency rules on Aug. 29 that placed explici
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants cannabis companies to pay more to gamble in Florida and that’s a good thing!
Things aren’t looking good for medical cannabis companies in Florida, as the government is proposing they pay more to operate within the state. This latest notion was release
Invite them ‘an arm and a leg!’ — Florida Gov. DeSantis is targeting weed companies
Through Nina Zdinjak The situation is looking bleak for cannabis companies in the Sunshine State. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis believes medical cannabis companies should pay a lot
Florida Gov. DeSantis on Pot Licensees: ‘Charge These People More’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a group of reporters Aug. 23 that holders of medical cannabis licenses in the state would have to pay more for their license application and renewal
Massachusetts Gov. signs compromise marijuana bill but scraps controversial section
Through Nina Zdinjak Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a compromise marijuana bill into law dealing with social justice and taxes. Thursday’s move comes nearly six year
Why Did the Democratic Gov. of Delaware Veto the Cannabis Legalization Act?
On May 23, 2022, the Delaware governor said he had rejected a bill legalizing cannabis. This was not surprising as Governor John Carney has always made his stance on cannabis clear
California Gov. Gavin Newsom adds tax cuts to revised budget proposal
Newsom announced the revision proposal on May 13, which aims to allocate $150 million to “temporarily lower taxes” and simplify the tax structure, while $21 million wil
Michigan Gov. Whitmer consolidates cannabis and hemp regulation to increase efficiency
By Maureen Meehan Three years after its inception, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency is getting a new name. The agency will be renamed the Cannabis Regulatory Agency and wil
Oklahoma Gov. Implies Voters Didn’t Fully Comprehend Marijuana Bill They Approved
by Maureen Meehan Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Kevin Stitt implied on Monday that voters didn’t quite understand the ballot initiative they overwhelmingly approved in
Michigan Gov. Ended Ban on Medical Marijuana Biz Licenses for Previous Cannabis Convictions
By Maureen Meehan Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed a bill that would expand the number of people eligible to obtain a medical marijuana business license. Howev
Colorado Gov. Inks Bill to expand student access to medical marijuana
By Jelena Martinovic Colorado governor Jared Polis signed a bill on Wednesday to expand access to medical cannabis for school children in need by removing administrative barriers.