Cannabis News

WISCONSIN – Democratic legislators in Wisconsin have unveiled a proposal that seeks to legalize adult-use cannabis and establish a well-regulated cannabis industry, according to a report by Forbes. The proposed legislation, presented at a Wisconsin hemp farm, would permit adults aged 21 and older to use and possess up to five ounces of cannabis. Criminal […]

MINNESOTA – Erin DuPree has been selected as the first-ever director of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) as the state readies itself for the launch of its adult-use cannabis market, according to MJBizDaily. Currently, DuPree serves as the founder, vice president of sales and operations, and head of research and development at Loonacy Cannabis […]

California Assembly Bill 374 has emerged as a groundbreaking piece of legislation that aims to redefine the scope and functionality of marijuana dispensaries within the state. Authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney, a Democrat from San Francisco, the bill has a simple yet transformative objective. It is designed to allow existing marijuana dispensaries to diversify their offerings by […]

VERMONT – The cannabis market in the state of Vermont is gearing up to celebrate its first year in operation, with retail sales expected to exceed $100 million for the current fiscal year, yielding over $20 million in additional state revenue. According to a report by Vermont Public, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board granted licenses […]

The U.S. cannabis industry is at a crossroads. In a potentially monumental development, the Department of Health and Human Services has recommended moving cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III classification under the Controlled Substances Act. This proposed reclassification could unlock new research opportunities and reduce the legal barriers associated with cannabis. Simultaneous […]

The Senate Banking Committee’s recent decision to set a date for a vote on the bipartisan cannabis banking bill signals a resolution of disagreements among select Democrats and Republicans. According to Marijuana Moment, the committee plans to hold a markup of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act on Wednesday, September 27. This development […]

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is likely to approve a recommendation to reclassify cannabis under federal drug laws, according to a report from congressional researchers. According to Forbes, the report, released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), follows a recent suggestion from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reschedule cannabis under the […]

MISSOURI – Northwest Missouri State University is experiencing a surge in enrollment for its online courses centered on the cannabis industry, in response to the growth of Missouri’s cannabis sector following its recreational legalization in 2022, according to KSHB. Dr. Jay Johnson, the associate provost of the university, highlighted their commitment to staying at the […]

In a historic move, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana on their 57,000-acre Qualla Boundary reservation in North Carolina. The referendum, held on September 7, 2023, saw 2,464 votes in favor and 1,057 against. The vote is not technically binding. But Tribal Council Chairman Richard […]

CALIFORNIA – State regulators in California have expanded grant access and funding for cities and counties to establish adult-use retail cannabis programs, according to MJBizDaily. The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has extended eligibility for Phase II of Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grants to all jurisdictions without a retail program, even if they did not […]