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Wisconsin senators are set to take up a newly filed Republican-led bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state next week. Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R), who’s previously sponsored medical cannabis legislation in past sessions, formally introduced the new legislation alongside Sen. Patrick Testin (R) on Wednesday. This comes about two weeks after the GOP leader previewed the proposal, as well as an Assembly companion version from Assemblymember Patrick Snyder (R) and other House members. Now that it’s been filed, the Senate Health Committee is scheduled to take it up at a . . .

A White House official says that, as President Donald Trump weighs whether to follow through with a marijuana rescheduling proposal that was initiated during the Biden administration, there’s a growing understanding that cannabis reform is “good politics”-comparing the issue to how same-sex marriage gradually gained bipartisan support over time. In interviews with The Free Press that were published on Wednesday, a White House official, a congressional lawmaker, MAGA influencers in Trump’s orbit, industry sources and others shared their perspective on the administration’s current thinking on . . .

“Right now we’re testing inactive metabolites, mostly through urine, and it’s really not accurate. The inactive metabolites don’t show impairment, it just shows whether or not you used it [in the past].” By Jake Zuckerman, Signal Cleveland This story was originally published by Signal Cleveland. Sign up for their free newsletters at SignalCleveland.org/subscribe. The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation last week to overhaul the way that prosecutors must prove whether a person was driving under the influence of marijuana. Ohio, like most the rest of the nation, has liberalized its . . .

Two prominent progressive members of Congress joked about marijuana at a televised town hall meeting on Wednesday, with one making sure to say that it should be legalized in more states across the country. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), speaking at the CNN-hosted event, made a cannabis quip while rejecting calls from some Republicans to end the federal government shutdown ahead of negotiations on healthcare issues. “No. Based on their history, they have had months and months. This is not a new thing,” Sanders said. “Ever since Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ was passed, we knew this was happening.” . . .

Florida medical marijuana officials are actively revoking the registrations of patients and caregivers with drug-related criminal records. The policy is part of broad budget legislation signed into law earlier this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). The provisions in question direct the state Department of Health (DOH) to cancel registrations of medical marijuana patients and caregivers if they’re convicted of-or plead guilty or no contest to-criminal drug charges. The measure says a patient or caregiver will have their registration immediately suspended upon being charged with a covered state . . .

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) last week vetoed legislation that would have allowed a limited number of microbusinesses with a medical cannabis license to ship products to patients using common or commercial carriers. In his veto message, Newsom said that while he appreciated “the author’s goal of expanding patient access, the proposed direct-shipping program would be burdensome and over complex to administer.” Newsom said that were the bill to take effect, the state Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) would have to revamp its seed-to-sale tracking system, which the governor said would . . .

Senate Democrats in Michigan are proposing a combination of bills aimed at alleviating challenges for the state’s cannabis businesses. A pair of measures would prohibit the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) from issuing a retailer or medical dispensary license if doing so would result in more than one retailer for every 5,000 residents in the applicant’s municipality. The fiscal impact included on the bills warn that the license restrictions “would create regional monopolies or oligopolies preventing new businesses from entering” the state’s adult-use and medical cannabis markets and that . . .

Cannabis prices in Connecticut have fallen to $8.68 per gram, according to state data, the lowest since the adult-use market’s launch in 2023. It continues the trend of steady price declines in the state, which saw a spike from October 2023 to March 2024, a leveling out from April to July 2024, followed by a period of mostly decline. Both adult-use and medical cannabis sales declined from August to September, with adult-use sales totaling about $17.9 million (down from $18.8 million in August), and medical cannabis sales totaling about $5.6 million, which continues the medical market’s . . .

Cannabis producer Adastra Holdings Ltd. has completed the sale of all of the issued and outstanding shares of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Adastra Labs Holdings (2019)… The post Adastra Holdings announces completion of sale of subsidiaries appeared first on StratCann.

In an open letter to the cannabis industry, the new head of non-profit Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) says businesses need to support groups like his to preserve the gains of legalization. MPP executive director Adam Smith, who joined the group in July, has had a long career in drug policy reform. In the letter, he argues that non-profits like MPP and Norml remain vital to the cannabis . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post BRIEF: MPP makes case for non-profit advocacy appeared first on WeedWeek.

Two organizations in Australia are calling for government action to address what they say is a largely unregulated increase in online telehealth, medicinal cannabis prescribing… The post Calls for “urgent action” to tackle online medical cannabis prescribing in Australia appeared first on StratCann.

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“While the total number of marijuana-related arrests have fallen nationwide in recent years, it is clear that marijuana-related prosecutions still remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States.” The post FBI: Marijuana Possession Arrests Comprised Over 20% of All Drug-Related Arrests in 2024 appeared first on NORML.

Nearly 188,000 people were arrested over marijuana possession in the U.S. last year, according to the FBI’s latest annual crime report, and another 16,000 were booked for allegedly selling or growing cannabis. However, those figures are likely understated given inconsistencies in the federal data and questions about the agency’s methodology. The full 2024 data set is based on more than 14 million criminal offenses reported to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which is used to document and analyze national crime trends. The report covers 95.6 percent of the U.S. population, FBI said. . . .

A leading marijuana reform advocacy organization is circulating an open letter to the cannabis industry, stressing that the two pillars of the community “need each other” at a time when a “resurgent and well-funded neo-prohibitionist movement” is on the rise. “Neither industry nor advocacy will succeed alone,” the letter from Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Executive Director Adam Smith says. While some industries concoct seemingly grassroots campaigns to create the appearance of credibility, that “fake grass” is “inorganic, doesn’t grow, nourishes nothing, and is made of mostly forever . . .

On October 10, 2025, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a dropped 911 call at an address in Port Hope, Ontario. While… The post Dropped 911 call leads to large cannabis seizure appeared first on StratCann.

Medical marijuana legalization is “associated with significant reductions in opioid prescribing,” yet another new study has found. Researchers at the University of Georgia and University of Colorado analyzed prescription claims for 15 to 20 million insured Americans annually from 2007-2020, comparing the prevalence of opioid prescriptions in states with and without medical cannabis programs in place. “We find that [medical cannabis laws, or MCLs] are associated with significant reductions in opioid prescribing,” the study, published in the American Journal of Health Economics, found. “Among . . .

An Ohio judge has delayed Gov. Mike DeWine’s 90-day ban on intoxicating hemp products. Court temporarily blocks Ohio’s hemp ban, citing retailers’ lawsuit is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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Hypno Seeds is preparing a bold leap into the future with the upcoming launch of a next-generation 3D website in 2026 – an immersive digital world that will bring the brand’s signature creativity and visual identity to life. The new platform marks the evolution of Hypno’s ongoing transformation, extending its experimental energy from social media into a fully interactive online experience. Known for pushing boundaries in a space where cannabis brands often face algorithmic roadblocks, Hypno Seeds has already begun rewriting the rules of digital presence. Its Instagram feed has shifted from . . .

“Today’s decision allows thousands of hardworking Ohio entrepreneurs to continue supporting their families and serving consumers who rely on access to safe, legal, and properly regulated hemp products.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio stores can temporarily resume to selling intoxicating hemp products-for now. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Carl Aveni granted a 14-day temporary restraining order on Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R) executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products on October 14. DeWine announced last week a 90-day executive order that bans the sale of . . .

It’s a “more accessible purchasing option for medical patients, primary caregivers and consumers, particularly those with physical limitations.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri marijuana dispensaries may soon be able to offer curbside pickup, which would add to the drive-thru and delivery services already allowed with state approval. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation published a draft of a proposed amendment to allow curbside pickup at dispensaries on Tuesday and is asking for public feedback until October 28. Mark Hendren, president of Flora Farms cannabis company, . . .