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Jun 11, 2025, 3:02 pm By Marijuana Moment“It is unfortunate that public safety and law enforcement will suffer because nine Republicans who gave the Democrats a ‘working majority’ in the Senate spent too much money.” By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) last week…Ohio Legislature Can Make Only Limited Changes To Marijuana Law Approved By Voters, Legal Scholar Argues
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Jun 11, 2025, 11:05 am By Marijuana Moment“I don’t think this will be enforced very evenly on the local level because it will depend on who has the capacity on top of their already extremely busy jobs.” By Bhaamati Borkhetaria, CommonWealth Beacon The House passed a cannabis bill last week that…South Carolina GOP Governor Says There’s ‘Compelling’ Case For Medical Marijuana As House Leader Remains Skeptical
Jun 11, 2025, 10:37 am By Kyle JaegerThe governor of South Carolina says there’s a “compelling” case to be made for legalizing medical marijuana in the state, despite reservations from law enforcement. And a key GOP lawmaker who’s championed the reform over multiple sessions says he’s…Texas GOP Lieutenant Governor’s Push To Ban THC Hemp Products Spurs Rare Backlash From The Right
Jun 11, 2025, 9:10 am By Marijuana Moment“We have a mad king surrounded by courtiers and yes men afraid to tell him he’s making a fool of himself.” By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) was clear from the start. Weeks before this year’s legislative session began,…Florida Lawmakers Advance Bill To Revoke Medical Marijuana Cards From People Convicted Of Cannabis And Other Drug Crimes
Jun 11, 2025, 8:56 am By Ben AdlinA legislative proposal now before a Florida conference committee threatens to revoke medical marijuana registrations for people convicted of certain drug crimes—including simply purchasing more than 10 grams of cannabis. The provision, which would affect…Mississippi Indian Tribe Approves Marijuana Referendum, Making It First Jurisdiction In The State Poised To Legalize
Jun 11, 2025, 7:39 am By Kyle JaegerMembers of an Indian tribe in Mississippi have approved a referendum to legalize marijuana within its territory. About a month after holding a series of public hearings on the proposal, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians voted to enact the cannabis…Mike Tyson Promotes His Marijuana Brand During DEA Lab Visit Following Meetup With Trump
Jun 10, 2025, 3:36 pm By Kyle JaegerMike Tyson, a retired champion boxer and owner of a cannabis company, toured a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lab with a federal prosecutor this week—donning a DEA jacket as he promoted his marijuana brand’s commitment to safety and learned about…GOP-Led Congressional Panel Demands Investigation On Biden’s Marijuana Rescheduling Process, Citing ‘Deviations’ And ‘Mental Health Hazards’
Jun 10, 2025, 2:27 pm By Kyle JaegerA key GOP-led House committee is asking for a review of the cannabis rescheduling recommendation issued under the Biden administration, expressing concerns about “deviations” from a prior review process as well as the “mental health hazards of regular…Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Holds First Meeting Just Weeks Before Key Deadline
Jun 10, 2025, 1:32 pm By Marijuana MomentA commissioner said his “gut feeling, realizing what a short window it is,” is that the board will “most likely” need to consider emergency regulations. By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission hosted its inaugural…Colorado Governor Says Bill He Signed Allowing Psychedelic Convictions To Be Pardoned Marks A Step ‘Towards A Fairer Future’
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Jun 10, 2025, 10:14 am By Ben AdlinIn yet another wrinkle stemming from the ongoing federal prohibition on marijuana, a U.S. district court has ruled that an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax rule prevents state-legal cannabis companies from being eligible for refunds of employee retention…Missouri AG Sends Cease And Desist Letters To 18 Hemp Companies, Warning More Are On The Way
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