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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has asked state regulatory and law enforcement officials to coordinate an effort against intoxicating hemp products, which he called a danger to public health and safety.

Nebraska state senators have announced public forums coming this weekend across the Omaha area to discuss medical cannabis policy with the public.

Average dispensary prices in New York have reached $38.96 for 3.5 grams of cannabis, slightly below the average price-per-eighth during the industry’s launch, which was $41.13.

Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers (R) has called on lawmakers to protect small businesses in the state by letting licensed cannabis cultivators sell their products directly to consumers.

Indiana lawmakers have approved a ban on “any medium” of cannabis advertising in the state, including billboards, flyers, and television advertisements. It’s unclear how the proposal would affect online ads.

The Montana Legislature has passed a bill allowing the state’s tribal nations and the governor’s office to establish compacts to legalize and regulate cannabis on a per-reservation basis.

An Arizona judge has rejected a request to block the attorney general’s crackdown on intoxicating hemp products in the state.

A Trump–appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has issued a warning letter to Green Theory, a licensed medical dispensary serving patients in D.C., asking them to produce documentation proving their compliance with federal law.

The alcohol industry trade association American Beverage Licensees recently recommended that states restrict the sale of intoxicating THC products to businesses that are licensed to sell alcohol.

A Texas appeals court has struck down Austin’s voter-approved and locally adopted cannabis decriminalization ordinance.

San Francisco-based Lazy Bear, a two-star Michelin restaurant, has partnered with cannabis cultivator Sonoma Hills Farm for a cannabis strain called Lazy Bear Reserve.

Ohio officials noted a $3 million jump in retail cannabis sales in the weeks leading up to this year’s 4/20, which was the first 4/20 celebration since the state launched adult-use sales.

Democrat lawmakers in the North Carolina House of Representatives have filed a bill to legalize medical cannabis for debilitating conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, and other specified conditions.

Minnesota cannabis officials have announced a $2 million grant program to support cannabis farmers and organizations that are working to help cannabis farmers in the state.

An Alabama court ruling has overturned the 2023 issuing of medical cannabis business licenses by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission.

Lawmakers in the Nebraska General Affairs Committee voted 5-3 against advancing a bill to implement the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis program.

The first state-licensed cannabis lounge to open its doors in Nevada — Smoke and Mirrors, located in Las Vegas — has shut down after about 14 months of operation.

A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit against Flavorade Extracts founder Nick Coburn, filed by his former company, that accuses Coburn of misappropriating trade secrets and interfering with business relationships.

A recent meta-analysis of over 10,000 studies suggests that medical cannabis has the potential to help treat symptoms of cancer.

Tennessee lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk that would set new heavy restrictions on hemp products, threatening to upend the state’s hemp industry.

A bipartisan proposal filed in the House of Representatives would federally legalize cannabis in states, territories, and tribal nations that have already passed adult-use reforms.

The state auditor of Kentucky has launched an investigation into the lottery-based licensing process used for the state’s new medical cannabis program.

The New York cannabis company NYC Hybrid has filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s labor peace agreements provisions.

A 57% majority of respondents to a recent survey in Canada said that cannabis is important to the country’s economy, and another 62% believe it could play a more significant role in the future economy.