WISCONSIN – In a recent interview, Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu expresses openness to a potentially restrictive medical marijuana bill, limited to pill form, in the 2024 session. According to a report by Marijuana Moment, the GOP-led proposal, yet to be unveiled, faces potential opposition from Democrats, including Governor Tony Evers, who advocates for […]
View PostOhio Republicans continue to look for ways to undermine voters and curb the spread of recreational marijuana. However, as of December 7th, recreational marijuana is the law of the land, meaning the state must establish a Division of Cannabis Control to oversee the recreational cannabis market. Ohio’s Department of Commerce Director recently announced the state’s pick to […]
View PostCALIFORNIA – A recently enacted California law set to take effect on January 1 aims to safeguard the rights of most workers in the state regarding off-the-clock cannabis use. However, discontent is brewing within the construction industry, as the legislation excludes certain workers from its protection. According to a report from NBC 7 San Diego, […]
View PostVirginia wants two professional sports teams to call the state home. However, the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals can’t make the move to “Old Dominion” just yet. They need a stadium and updated sports facilities. Those updates can’t happen without the approval of the Commonwealth legislature, and one Democratic senator says their support hinges on […]
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PENNSYLVANIA – Governor Josh Shapiro has enacted a transformative shift in Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis landscape by signing Senate Bill 773 into law. According to a report by the Cannabis Business Times, the legislation dismantles previous restrictions that limited retail licenses to just five out of the 25 medical cannabis grower/processor licensees. Introduced by Sen. Chris […]
View PostPENNSYLVANIA – Pennsylvania state lawmakers have approved a bill to dismantle what they label a “near-monopoly” in the state’s medical cannabis sector, dominated by major multistate operators, MjBizDaily reports. The legislation, now on Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk for expected approval, aims to level the playing field for small Pennsylvania businesses against industry giants. The bill […]
View PostA monumental decision by Japan’s parliament is paving the way for cannabis-based medicines there. However, the movement towards cannabis reform in the Asian nation isn’t a complete win for cannabis advocates, as the National Diet also seeks to crack down on recreational marijuana use. Recently, Japan’s parliament passed a measure legalizing cannabis-based medicinal products in the country. […]
View PostOHIO – Kent State University is set to pioneer Ohio’s first cannabis certification courses following the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in the state, according to WJW. In partnership with industry specialist Green Flower, the six-month, entirely online program encompasses business, healthcare, compliance, and agriculture aspects of the cannabis industry. Max Simon, CEO of Green […]
View PostToday, cannabis is labeled a Schedule I controlled substance by the United States government. A Schedule I drug is a substance with a high potential for abuse and no known medicinal benefits. Those who have long touted the medicinal and therapeutic benefits of marijuana have scoffed at this legal classification, which places marijuana as more dangerous than […]
View PostPENNSYLVANIA – Two bipartisan state senators in Pennsylvania, Sens. Sharif Street (D) and Camera Bartolotta (R), are collaborating to reintroduce a bill, SB 107, aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. According to Marijuana Moment, the proposed legislation seeks to downgrade simple possession from a misdemeanor to a civil offense, eliminating the possibility of jail time and replacing […]
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