Nevada would transfer the regulation of cannabis businesses from the state’s taxation department to a governor-appointed, five-member board under a bill filed in the Legislature. The measure was introduced on behalf of the office of Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, who...
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Key New Jersey lawmaker gives up on adult-use marijuana legalization for now
New Jersey legislators are abandoning their current efforts to legalize recreational cannabis, state Senate President Stephen Sweeney said in a tweet Wednesday – at least temporarily dashing the hopes of MJ businesses primed to cash in on an East Coast legalization wave.
New Jersey medical cannabis rules to allow separate business permits
New Jersey regulators issued medical marijuana rules aimed at increasing MMJ entrepreneurial opportunities, product supply and access in a market that has more than doubled in patients since Gov. Phil Murphy took office in January 2018. The rule changes, which are the...
Licensed medical cannabis delivery services launch in Michigan
Three dispensaries received licenses to deliver medical cannabis to homes in Michigan - a move that signals the beginning of a new business opportunity for marijuana entrepreneurs in the state. BotaniQ and Utopia Gardens, both of Detroit, and...
Maryland lawmakers legalize cannabis edibles for medical market
Maryland has legalized the sale of edible medical marijuana products, which likely will provide a substantial revenue boost to MMJ businesses in the fast-growing market.
Nevada discloses recreational cannabis license winners
Nevada is making public the names of people and businesses awarded recreational marijuana business permits for the state's booming MJ industry. As Gov. Steve Sisolak signed what he called a transparency law, the state Department of Taxation posted to its website what...
Medical marijuana measure clears Nebraska legislative panel
A bill to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska that would offer a variety of business license opportunities but would ban certain products from the market advanced out of a legislative committee. Members of the Judiciary Committee voted 5-1...
Finance committee rebuffs Wisconsin governor’s medical marijuana plan
The Wisconsin Legislature’s joint finance committee on Thursday voted 11-4 along party lines to reject Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to legalize medical marijuana.
Schumer to reintroduce federal cannabis reform bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he intends to reintroduce his bill to remove marijuana from the U.S. controlled substances list, a move that would permit states to regulate cannabis without fear of federal interference. [include_post...
Alabama Senate moves limited medical marijuana program bill forward
The Alabama Senate approved a measure Thursday that would create a limited medical cannabis sales and taxation program to treat certain debilitating illnesses and conditions. The Senate passed the bill 17-6 on Thursday. The measure now goes to...
Ohio panel endorses anxiety, autism as conditions for medical marijuana use
An Ohio state medical board committee recommended the state add anxiety and autism to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, which likely will help boost participation in the program and MMJ sales. But the panel rejected depression, insomnia and...
Louisiana lawmakers toss out emergency rules for medical cannabis growers
Louisiana lawmakers nullified rules the state agriculture commissioner had enacted for medical marijuana growers. The regulations outlined who is allowed in restricted areas, how visitors are handled and what video surveillance is required, among other issues....













