OLCC Official Files Claim Against Oregon Governor
Former Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) director Steve Marks led the agency for almost a decade but was fired in January. Now Marks is fighting back and claiming that Gov.…
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Colorado Governor Wants Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions
Colorado’s governor wants to go further after the state’s landmark new law legalizing psychedelic drugs. Democrat Jared Polis, who was elected to a second term as state governor last year,…
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Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Bill
On May 23, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law a bill establishing a regulatory framework for psychedelics. SB23-290The bill, also known as the Regulation and Legalization of Natural Medicines,…
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Rhode Island Governor Nominates Three for Cannabis Regulatory Board
The governor of Rhode Island on Wednesday named three people to the regulatory committee that will oversee the state’s legal cannabis program. Governor Dan McKee (Democrat), announced On his appointment…
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Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Delta-8 THC
Medical and adult-use cannabis is still illegal in Tennessee, but it’s very easy to find hemp-derived delta-8 THC products marketed as psychotropics, such as Vape Cart and Dove. However, the…
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Washington Governor Signs Bill to Protect Employees from Drug Testing for THC
Washington state will soon take steps to protect employees from pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in a variety of settings. Governor Jay Inslee signed it on May 9. Senate Bill…
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New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Extending Tax Deductions to Cannabis Companies
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law this week giving licensed cannabis businesses a standard business tax credit, aimed at making the state’s regulated marijuana industry more viable. The…
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New York Governor Signs Legislation To Reign In Illicit Weed Market
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed into law a bill to govern the state’s illegal marijuana market, including fines of up to $20,000 a day for unlicensed cannabis…
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Maryland Governor Approves Bills on Cannabis Reform, Abortion Protection, Gender-Affirming Treatment
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed six new bills into law on Wednesday, Reported by CBS NewsThe bill is a state- and national-wide social libertarian victory, collectively covering protections for gender-affirming…
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Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses
Washington plans to add dozens of cannabis retailers to its existing adult market over the next decade after the governor signed the bill into law on Monday. The bill, signed…
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Wisconsin GOP Leaders Kill 500+ Proposals from Governor, Including Legal Cannabis
Republicans in Wisconsin rejected more than 500 proposals from Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, on Tuesday. This included proposals to legalize cannabis, including paying for the renovation of the Milwaukee…
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New York Governor Launches Campaign Urging Consumers To Buy Legal Weed
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday launched a new statewide campaign to encourage consumers to buy cannabis from the state’s regulated recreational marijuana market. New York will legalize adult-use…
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New York Governor Unveils Plan To Address Illicit Pot Shops
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday a new law to combat the state’s persistent illegal cannabis dealers. The bill, which already has the support of dozens of lawmakers in…
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Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Taxes on Pot—But No Legalization Bill
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Tuesday announced the state budgetThis included plans to tax the sale of marijuana. The sale of cannabis is still illegal in Pennsylvania. But Shapiro’s proposal is…
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New Hampshire Governor Dismisses Legalization Bill’s Chances
New Hampshire Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for another effort to legalize marijuana, but the governor doesn’t think they’ll succeed. The latest cannabis bill being introduced in the New…
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Kentucky Governor Calls on Legislature To Push Medical Pot in 2023
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently Press conference It details many of his successful actions from last year. Among these achievements for his administration, Beshear spoke of his move to help…
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Connecticut Governor Selects Chairman of Social Equity Council
Connecticut’s Adult Use Act includes provisions to ensure fairness in the industry, and the state’s Social Equity Council now has a new chair. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced On December…
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New York Governor Announces Start of Recreational Weed Sales
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that regulated sales of recreational marijuana will begin across the state next week with the opening of licensed retail stores in Manhattan. The…
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Baja California Governor Says She’s ‘Totally Behind’ on Medical Cannabis
The leader of Mexico’s Baja California state last week expressed full support for medical cannabis as debate over the issue continues to irritate lawmakers in the country. Baja California governor…
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Connecticut Governor To Expunge Thousands of Cannabis Convictions
Tens of thousands of Connecticut residents line up to clear record after state’s Democratic governor announced Tuesday that he’s expunging a low-level cannabis possession conviction. Governor Ned Lamont’s office said…
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