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New York has eliminated its adult-use cannabis testing limits for yeast, bacteria, and mold but will continue to monitor lab test results and licensees.

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board has received 100 applications for adult-use consumption lounges.

The mayor of St. Louis, Missouri has come out in opposition to adult-use cannabis legalization in the state, indicating that the amendment will create a “permanent exclusion” of minorities from the state’s cannabis industry.

Actor Jim Belushi’s cannabis company, Belushi’s Farm, has opened a new license partner location on Saint Regis (Akwesasne) Mohawk Tribe territory in upstate New York.

The Hawaii Tax Department released projections that adult-use cannabis legalization could lead to an estimated $50 million in additional annual state revenue.

Cannabis advocates in South Dakota have opened an inquiry into whether state officials spoke in an official capacity to campaign against medical cannabis legalization, which is a violation of state law.

Canopy Growth Corporation announced it will look to fast-track its expansion from Canada into the U.S. cannabis market. 

Maryland’s bid to legalize adult-use cannabis is seeing strong support among voters as evidenced by another poll in the state.

A large group of cannabis businesses in New York and New Jersey sent a signed letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) requesting that he include restorative justice provisions in the SAFE Banking Act. 

A new survey found that 71% of Americans think adult-use cannabis legalization improves states’ economies.

New York officials have released the state’s regulations for adult-use cannabis sales by licensed dispensaries.

The Missouri Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) is campaigning for voters to approve adult-use cannabis reforms during the midterm elections with the aim of rectifying the harm done to communities by the war on drugs.

The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce announced on Wednesday that it recently eradicated 7,503 plants and more than 936 pounds of cannabis flower.

A nearly 80% supermajority of Alabama voters support medical cannabis reforms, according to a recent poll.

Mississippi’s medical cannabis program director said patients should have access to products in early 2023.

Germany this week announced its plans for adult-use cannabis legalization including possession limitations and home grow provisions.

Two men in Ohio have been indicted for charges stemming from unlawful securities practices and fraud in a fake medical cannabis and CBD oil manufacturing business. 

The New Hampshire Cannabis Party has endorsed candidates in the upcoming midterm elections who they believe will support cannabis legalization.

Brittney Griner’s nine-year sentence for possession of two cannabis vape cartridges was upheld by a Russian court on Tuesday.

The SEC has formally charged Cronos and its former COO with fraud related to alleged accounting misconduct and filing false financial statements.

A new survey found that 50.5% of South Dakota poll respondents plan to vote against the state’s adult-use cannabis initiative in the midterm elections. 

Another Oklahoma attorney has been charged for their alleged involvement in a medical cannabis licensing scheme. Two other attorneys were charged for the scheme earlier this year.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol contested cannabis legalization advertisements which have since been pulled from YouTube. Police claimed copyright infringement over an actor in uniform.

The Federation of International Hemp Organizations, a newly-formed international consortium of hemp associations, will hold its first meeting next month in Canada.