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Some of California’s biggest operators have joined forces to oppose a bill (AB 2532) that would limit cannabis beverages to 10 mg THC. Signers include Catalyst Cannabis, Stiiizy, distributor Nabis and several major trade associations. If enacted, the bill “would effectively eliminate the legal cannabis beverage market” in California since more than 93% of beverage sales in California dispensaries are for beverages . . . Log in or become a WeedWeek Member to read this article. The post Calif. industry pushes back on drinks bill appeared first on WeedWeek.

“The status quo is not an option. The Council agrees that a well-regulated market . . . is a safer market.” The post North Carolina: State-Appointed Advisory Council Calls on Lawmakers to Legalize and Regulate the Adult-Use Cannabis Market appeared first on NORML.

Pennsylvania’s governor is increasing pressure on lawmakers to send him a bill to legalize marijuana in the state, saying that doing so would generate new revenue that could be invested in key programs. “While some in Harrisburg claim we can’t afford to make bigger investments in our kids, public safety, and our economy, know this: If we legalized and regulated adult-use cannabis, we’d bring in $1.3 BILLION in revenue for our Commonwealth over the first five years,” Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said in a social media post on Tuesday. “Those are dollars that can be invested back into our people and . . .

Make a donation to Last Prisoner Project this 420 to help support cannabis criminal justice reform. The post Support the Last Prisoner Project this 420 and beyond appeared first on Leafly.

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora made the first cannabis purchase at Toke Lane Dispensary after presiding over their grand opening ribbon cutting recently at 226 S. Broad Street. Councilwoman Jennifer Williams, members of the Trenton Fire Department, and other city officials were also in attendance. They shared remarks recognizing the project’s five-year path to opening and [ . . . ] Source: Toke Lane Dispensary Celebrates Grand Opening in Trenton from Heady NJ

The Idaho House of Representatives has joined the Senate in approving a resolution urging voters to “reject” an effort to place an initiative to legalize medical marijuana on the state’s November ballot. The measure, sponsored by the Senate State Affairs Committee, claims that cannabis legalization in other states has led to a host of harms, including “increased cartel activity, development of black market marijuana production, human trafficking, and increased crime rates” as well as “increased rates of serious health issues,” environmental harms and “safety concerns on job sites.” After . . .

“The practical effect is to immunize Ohio’s in-state marijuana industry, which Ohio law requires to have an in-state physical presence, from out-of-state competition with respect to federally legal hemp products otherwise sold in interstate commerce.” By Phillip Smith, The American Hemp Monitor A Sandusky County court of common pleas judge has ruled that Ohio’s new law banning the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids except at licensed marijuana retailers is likely unconstitutional and has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Fremont Police Department from enforcing it. . . .

Missouri’s governor says the state needs to take steps to restrict the availability of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products in line with legislation that lawmakers recently sent to his desk. “At a high level, I’m very much in favor of taking these illegal drugs in the form of the candies and stuff off of the shelves for kids to be able to buy,” Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) said in an episode of This Week in Missouri Politics that aired on Sunday. While the governor said his office will “do bill review” on the specific provisions of the legislation that lawmakers passed last week, he generally . . .

New Jersey’s cannabis market is growing quickly. But trust depends on what happens behind the scenes in testing labs before products reach dispensary shelves. The three key signs of safer cannabis are accurate potency verification, rigorous contaminant screening, and consistent analytical testing methods. As the local cannabis testing landscape matures, understanding these laboratory quality control [ . . . ] Source: 3 Simple Signs for Safer Cannabis from Heady NJ

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says the marijuana rescheduling appeal process “remains pending” despite President Donald Trump issuing an executive order more than three months ago directing the attorney general to enact the reform “in the most expeditious manner.” DEA and reform proponents on Monday submitted a joint status report on an interlocutory appeal that concerns allegations of agency bias and improper communications with anti-rescheduling parties during the rescheduling review process. “To date, Movants’ interlocutory appeal to the Administrator regarding their Motion to . . .

A Republican congressman who President Donald Trump is campaigning to defeat in a primary election next month says states should be able to decide whether they want to legalize marijuana without federal interference. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said in a new interview with The Cincinnati Enquirer that while he doesn’t “do recreational marijuana” and personally prefers “medicinal margaritas,” he does support scaling back the war on cannabis. “I support anybody making their own decision,” the congressman said. “And the state of Kentucky should be deciding the marijuana laws for the state of . . .

Current federal laws that determine how marijuana and other drugs are classified have “fundamental flaws” that have done “immense damage,” according to a new analysis coauthored by a former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) senior advisor. While the Department of Justice and its component agency DEA are currently working to finalize a rule to move cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to Schedule III in accordance with an executive order from President Donald Trump, the agency’s “choices about how to regulate marijuana are sharply-and irrationally-constrained” by . . .

Green Thumb Industries Inc (CNSX: GTII) (OTCMKTS: GTBIF) (FRA: R9U2) and Cresco Labs Inc (CNSX: CL) (OTCMKTS: CRLBF) (FRA: 6CQ) will soon enter the Texas medical cannabis market, bringing new know-how to the state’s growing Compassionate Use Program. The Texas Department of Public Safety awarded conditional vertically integrated licenses to the two multi-state operators in early April. Green Thumb, operating through its RISE Dispensaries brand, and Cresco Labs now hold permits that will eventually allow them to cultivate, process, and dispense medical cannabis products. They join Texas Medica . . .

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) last week introduced a bill that would allow local breweries to partner with licensed medical cannabis manufacturers to produce cannabis-infused beverages. “This is an opportunity to support two local industries and to keep business in DC. We have fantastic local brewers and distillers in our city, we have a robust medical cannabis market, and this is a new opportunity for those two markets to collaborate and create a safe and smoke-free alternative for patients in DC.” – Bowser in a press release The proposal would also allow a license endorsement . . .

Nebraska lawmakers last week approved a bill to allow the state Medical Cannabis Commission to set fees and raise revenue, the Nebraska Examiner reports. The legislation is the first-ever bill related to the voter-approved medical cannabis to be approved by state lawmakers. Crista Eggers, executive director of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, told the Examiner that the bill’s passage is “one very small step” but “something to celebrate.” “Still so much that has to be done to turn this into a program patients can actually access. And until we see that day, we cannot call it success.” – . . .

Multi-state cannabis firm The Cannabist Company announced last week that it is selling off all of its ownership interests in its subsidiaries and seeking to enter Chapter 15 bankruptcy. The Massachusetts-based company said it had already sold its stake in Virginia’s Green Leaf Medical to Parma for $130 million in a deal that closed in February. On March 23, the company said it had entered into an agreement with Holistic for the sale of its Ohio holdings, which includes: Columbia Care LLC; Columbia Care OH, LLC; Corsa Verde, LLC; Cannascend Alternative, LLC; Cannascend Alternative Logan, . . .

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New Jersey is preparing for the traditional cannabis holiday of 4/20 as well as other cannabis events throughout the rest of 2026. 4/20 will be a Monday this year. So NJ cannabis events are scheduled throughout the weekend before. We at Heady NJ have done our best to compile the best list we can. It [ . . . ] Source: NJ Prepping Cannabis Events for 4/20 and Throughout the Year from Heady NJ

“The issue isn’t whether the funds should be used, it’s how they’re used and whether we’re doing it in a responsible, sustainable way.” By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at https://mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. In spite of a veto that could have further delayed the spending of $38 million in medical marijuana money collected over the last four years, state Treasurer Larry Pack (R) now says he will release the . . .

Massachusetts lawmakers have negotiated the details of a bill to double the legal marijuana possession limit for adults and revise the regulatory framework for the state’s adult-use cannabis market. A bicameral conference committee has spent months working out provisions of the legislation after the House of Representatives and Senate passed differing versions last year, and the panel approved a compromise approach on Monday. Sen. Adam Gómez (D) and Rep. Daniel M. Donahue (D), who co-chaired the conference committee, said in a joint statement that the agreement “charts a more promising path . . .

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last Week In Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: U.S. Army Eases Cannabis Restrictions for Recruits In a notable shift, the U.S. Army is loosening its stance on cannabis-related offenses, now allowing individuals with a single marijuana possession or paraphernalia conviction to enlist without requiring a waiver. The change, which will take effect around 4/20, reflects broader recruitment challenges and a growing recognition that past cannabis . . .

New Cannabis Ventures offers readers this easy-to-read exclusive summary of BDSA’s monthly cannabis sales data for 15 states. Cannabis sales increased 6.5% sequentially in March. Adjusted for the higher number of days, sales fell sequentially by 3.8% on a per-day basis. In this review, we share the results by state, beginning with the western markets [ . . . ]

In this episode of The Ganjapreneur Podcast, host TG Branfalt speaks with Dr. Gil Fanciullo, a longtime physician specializing in pain management and palliative care, about his early experiences recommending cannabis to patients well before it was legally accepted. Drawing from decades in medicine, including his work at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Fanciullo reflects on the risks physicians once faced, the patient-driven origins of medical cannabis adoption, and how attitudes within the medical community have evolved over time. This interview explores the gaps that still exist in . . .

A Maine Republican lawmaker is calling out colleagues for killing his bill that would have allowed marijuana consumption lounges to operate in the state. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted 108-35 to adopt a committee’s recommendation not to pass the bill, LD 1365 from Rep. David Boyer (R). The lawmaker said members of his own party were “about split” on the vote, wheres the “vast majority” of Democrats voted against allowing his cannabis legislation to advance. Only seven Democrats voted against the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee’s majority report recommending that the bill . . .