A federal judge has rejected the latest effort by out-of-state applicants to stop New York state from licensing adult-use marijuana stores, ruling in part that constitutional free-trade protections don’t apply to federally illegal marijuana.
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Kentucky lawmaker introduces long-shot marijuana legalization bill
A Kentucky state lawmaker has introduced an adult-use marijuana legalization proposal, but the bill faces long odds to become law.
New York lawsuit claims Cookies broke exclusive marijuana licensing deal
A longtime retail partner of marijuana company Cookies is suing the California-based brand in New York state, alleging the multistate operator broke an “exclusive” agreement for a branded adult-use outlet in the year-old market.
Delaware medical marijuana program expansion passes state House
The Delaware House of Representatives advanced a bill that its sponsor claims will result in “improved access to medical marijuana.”
DEA should deschedule marijuana, US senators suggest in letter
The Drug Enforcement Administration should go beyond health regulators’ marijuana rescheduling recommendation and deschedule the drug entirely, top Democratic U.S. senators wrote in a letter.
Oregon company withdraws challenge to interstate marijuana trade ban
An Oregon cannabis company withdrew its federal lawsuit challenging a state ban on interstate marijuana commerce, court records show.
Mississippi cannabis advertising ban is constitutional, judge rules
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Mississippi medical cannabis dispensary challenging the state’s ban on cannabis advertising.
Wisconsin medical marijuana push will fail, top Republican claims
The Republican push to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin under some of the nation’s toughest restrictions won’t pass the state Senate, according to a leading Republican cannabis advocate.
Ohio medical cannabis sales peak as adult-use market launch remains stalled
Sales of medical cannabis in Ohio’s tightly restricted market appear to have peaked, as lawmakers continue to stall the launch of the state’s recently legalized adult-use marketplace.
DOJ asks judge to dismiss federal marijuana prohibition challenge
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys asked a federal judge on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by four marijuana companies challenging federal prohibition.
Record December pushes Missouri marijuana sales past $1.3 billion for 2023
Missouri legal retailers reported selling more than $1.3 billion worth of medical and adult-use marijuana last year.
Florida will vote on adult-use marijuana legalization, DeSantis says
Florida voters will likely see marijuana legalization on their presidential election ballots this fall, Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested.
