30

Jan

News, Marijuana

Ohio GOP Lawmakers Push for Higher Marijuana Taxes, Tighter Home Grow Limits, and End to Social Equity Funding

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Ohio Republican lawmakers are making another attempt to reshape the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law. A newly introduced bill would hike cannabis taxes, slash the number of plants adults can…

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30

Jan

News, Marijuana

Hawaii Lawmakers Unanimously Back Workplace Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients

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Hawaii's House Committee on Labor has thrown its weight behind a bill that would shield medical marijuana patients from job discrimination. The unanimous vote moves HB 325 closer to becoming…

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30

Jan

News, Cannabis

Washington Lawmakers Weigh Home Marijuana Cultivation, Direct Sales by Farmers

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State lawmakers in Washington are taking another look at cannabis laws, considering bills that could significantly change how marijuana is grown and sold. A key proposal would finally allow residents…

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30

Jan

News, Marijuana

Florida GOP Senator Claims Trump Was ‘Tricked’ Into Backing Marijuana Legalization

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The debate over marijuana legalization in Florida has taken an unexpected turn, with a Republican state senator accusing campaigners of misleading former President Donald Trump into endorsing the initiative. The…

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28

Jan

News, Cannabis

Virginia Senate Advances Marijuana Record-Sealing Bill, Rejects Cannabis Odor Searches

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Virginia lawmakers are taking significant steps to address past marijuana offenses while safeguarding civil rights. A Senate committee recently approved a bill to seal criminal records tied to simple marijuana…

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28

Jan

News, Marijuana

Marijuana Businesses Struggle for Banking Services: Senate Hearing Sparks Hope for Reform

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The cannabis industry is amplifying its concerns ahead of a Senate Banking Committee hearing on February 5, where stakeholders will highlight the financial roadblocks they face under federal prohibition. With…

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28

Jan

News, Marijuana

Florida Bill Proposes Home Cultivation for Medical Marijuana Patients and Crackdown on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Ethan Mitchell0 Comments

A new Florida bill aims to give medical marijuana patients the green light to grow their own cannabis plants at home. But it doesn’t stop there. The legislation also takes…

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28

Jan

News, Marijuana

Matt Gaetz Says GOP Is ‘Wrong About Marijuana Reform’ in Podcast Chat with Bill Maher

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Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, once tapped by Donald Trump for attorney general, made waves during an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast. While declining to join the host…

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28

Jan

News, Cannabis

Lawmakers Urge Secretary of State Rubio to Prioritise Release of Jailed American Teacher in Russia

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Pennsylvania lawmakers are rallying behind a unified effort to secure the release of Marc Fogel, an Oakmont, Pennsylvania native detained in Russia for possessing medical marijuana. They’ve penned a strongly…

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