New York regulators expand cannabis recall after alleged ‘inversion’
New York regulators have expanded a cannabis product recall after alleging that the operator in question illegally “inverted” marijuana into the regulated system.
Maine hikes adult-use marijuana tax 40%; consumption lounge bill stalls
Maine’s adult-use marijuana tax will increase from 10% to 14% starting Jan. 1 under the $11.3 billion state budget Gov. Janet Mills signed into law this week.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Nebraska’s medical cannabis program
A Nebraska judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging the state’s medical cannabis program is unconstitutional because marijuana remains federally illegal.
Marijuana banking will follow major budget bill, Congress promises
Instead of marijuana rescheduling, the likeliest federal policy reform in 2025 will be marijuana banking protections. But Congress needs to pass the Big Beautiful Bill first.
California lawmakers fail to include cannabis tax relief in budget bill
Faint hopes for California cannabis industry excise tax relief evaporated Wednesday when lawmakers failed to squeeze a freeze on the levy into a state budget bill.
Ohio lawmakers unlikely to change recreational marijuana law before break
It appears unlikely that Ohio lawmakers will make changes to the state’s recreational marijuana law before their summer break.
Arkansas can enforce hemp-derived THC ban, appeals court rules
Most hemp-derived THC products in Arkansas are illegal and state officials may enforce a 2023 ban, according to a ruling from the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
