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Wisconsin Reconsiders Legalization After Sending $36 Million in Taxes to Illinois

Nothing gets people worked up like money, especially losing money. Maybe that’s why Wisconsin wants to reconsider its stance on recreational cannabis legalization. This potential change of heart follows a recent report that suggests the Badger State lost nearly $36 million in potential tax revenue because Wisconsin residents traveled to Illinois to purchase legal cannabis. The Democratic […]

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Arizona Senate Approves Legislation to Reduce Medical Marijuana Card Costs

ARIZONA – The Arizona Senate approved legislation last Thursday that could substantially alter the expenses and availability of medical marijuana cards, particularly for veterans, according to AZ Central. Under Senate Bill 1466, the cost of a medicinal marijuana card would decrease from $150 for both the initial issuance and renewal every two years to $50. […]

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EU Gives Germany Go-Ahead to Proceed with Cannabis Legalization 

After receiving positive feedback from the European Union, Germany’s goal of legalizing recreational cannabis is one step closer to fruition. The news is reenergizing Germany’s attempts to legalize recreational cannabis for adult use in the country. If Germany is successful, it will be the first European country to regulate the sale of legal cannabis products. […]

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Lawmakers in Texas Approve Medical Marijuana as Opioid Alternative, Increase THC Limit

TEXAS  – On Monday, Texas lawmakers passed a bill that permits physicians to suggest medical marijuana to patients who suffer from a condition causing persistent pain and are being treated with prescription opioids. According to a report by Marijuana Moment, the House Public Health Committee approved legislation by Rep. Stephanie Klick (R) that would replace […]

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WI Residents Paid $36.1 Million in Taxes for Marijuana Sales to IL

MADISON, WI – Residents of Wisconsin spent well over $35.1 million in marijuana sale taxes to their neighboring state of Illinois. CBS57 reports that not only does marijuana remain illegal in Wisconsin but the state has not even decriminalized marijuana yet. Marijuana sales to Wisconsin residents constitutes roughly 7.8% of Illinois’ total marijuana sales. While […]

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Hawaii Senate Passes Recreational Marijuana Bill 

Hawaii is known for beautiful sandy beaches, tropical drinks, and a laid-back way of living. With the passage of Senate Bill 669, the state is one step closer to becoming even more laid-back. That’s because SB 669 seeks to legalize the sale and cultivation of recreational marijuana in the Aloha State. Unfortunately, Hawaii has a […]

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MI Currently Entering Consumer Market as Marijuana Prices Drop

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Throughout the state prices of marijuana have dropped pretty significantly as supply increases more than the current demand. According to WOOD TV, in January of 2022 the average price of an ounce of flower was $152; however, a year later in January 2023 it was $80. Many experts say the price […]

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SD Legislation Passed Revising Medicinal Cannabis Program

SIOUX FALLS, SD – The state’s legislation approved a bill that adds eight medical conditions to their medicinal cannabis program. Under the current medicinal program in South Dakota prescriptions were based on symptoms, according to KELOLAND. This new bill allows doctor’s to write a prescription for medicinal marijuana if a patient has one of the […]

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Recent Poll Shows 69% of Americans Favor Marijuana Legalization

Gallup recently shared a poll that portrayed in the past 22 years favor of legalizing marijuana among Americans has increased from 31% to 69%. Polls from 2000 to 2022 show that Americans are increasingly becoming more relaxed in their views of legalizing marijuana, according to CNN. The poll also shows that even after years of […]

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$60 Mil in Marijuana Taxes Flow Back to Michigan Communities

Due to Michigan’s growing cannabis industry, the state will provide almost $60 million in marijuana revenue to fund local communities. Local governments that have approved the sale of recreational cannabis in their cities, villages, townships, or towns should receive around $51,800 for every micro-business and retail store with issued licenses. The total adult-use sales going […]

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