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A bill that would make many more Texans eligible for medical marijuana under the state's existing program just cleared a crucial hurdle. Marijuana appears to be marching toward expanded access in Texas. Less than a week after Texas lawmakers voted to pass a separate bill through the committee stage

Reduced energy consumption provides the quickest path to a smaller carbon footprint. Cannabis marketers have done an excellent job creating the illusion that growing cannabis equates to being environmentally friendly, but the truth is that many environmental practices of the “green” industry are not

A New Hampshire bill that would allow medical patients to grow their own plants recently passed in the state House of Representatives. House Bill 431 was introduced on Jan. 5, 2023, and has proceeded through numerous sessions and hearings before passing in the House on March 22. If passed, it would

GREEN BAY - The state of Illinois made $445 million dollars in tax revenue last year from legal marijuana sales and a portion of it came from the pockets of Wisconsinites. The Illinois government estimates the state made $36 million in tax revenue last year from out-of-state marijuana purchases

State lawmakers are considering a new bill that would drastically change marijuana laws in Pennsylvania. The proposal calls for legalizing recreational marijuana and selling it through the state liquor store system. The legislation would allow customers to purchase both products at the same store

Since Oklahoma voters rejected recreational cannabis earlier this month, the state legislature has advanced several bills to further regulate medical cannabis grow businesses. House Bill 2095 by Rep. Jon Echols (R-Oklahoma City) and Sen. Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle): This legislation would enable the

Since Oklahoma voters rejected recreational cannabis earlier this month, the state legislature has advanced several bills to further regulate medical cannabis grow businesses. House Bill 2095 by Rep. Jon Echols (R-Oklahoma City) and Sen. Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle): This legislation would enable the

Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross is continuously building his empire. The Miami-bred lyricist now has a High Tolerance for cannabis and is introducing a new strain for weed connoisseurs. According to TMZ Hip Hop, Ross has collaborated with High Tolerance to bring to the public a cannabis strain

Overseas Chinese organized crime groups are behind many of the illegal cannabis operations in Northern California, officials say. “The [California Department of Cannabis Control] has reason to believe that Chinese triads have been participating in illegal cannabis cultivation for several years in

Curaleaf closing South Jersey grow facility amid effort to streamline operations. As part of an effort to streamline business, Curaleaf Holding Inc. plans to close one of its two cannabis grow facilities in South Jersey. After the Massachusetts-based multistate operator (MSO) winds down cultivation

This would let cities decide where marijuana businesses can open and operate. OKLAHOMA - A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to give city governments some control of medical marijuana through zoning. This would let cities decide where marijuana businesses can open and operate. If it’s passed

Marijuana sales are on the rise in states surrounding Wisconsin. Key contributors of that are Wisconsinites themselves. "It's not a surprise at all," said State Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-57th District. "This is a lost opportunity that Republicans are causing. I mean, it's not stopping people from

A Charleston-based beverage company is opening what it claims to be South Carolina’s first cannabis-themed bar. The team behind High Rise Beverage Co. will be opening a “cannabis dry bar” — the first of its kind in the state of South Carolina, according to a High Rise news release. The concept will

When it comes to cannabis business activity in Hudson County, the action isn’t limited to Secaucus, Jersey City and Hoboken. Municipalities such as North Bergen, West New York and Harrison are upping their legal weed game, ranging from dispensaries to other related facilities. In North Bergen, the

PHOENIX - Arizonans with autism and post-traumatic stress disorder could add marijuana to their medical toolkit under a proposal that expands who can access the drug. Currently, people with severe medical conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease or seizures can apply for a medical marijuana

KANSAS CITY - Things are getting high in Missouri for cannabis users in more than one way! Less than two months into recreational pot being legal, there’s already a marijuana shortage and that’s leading to soaring prices. It starts with cultivators not being able to keep up with demand, moves down

Some members of the House of Representatives clashed on Wednesday over a bill seeking to legalize cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, also known as marijuana, for commercial purposes. Two members of the House, Benjamin Kalu and Olumide Osoba, had sponsored a fresh bill seeking to amend the

New York authorities would be given expanded power to shut down illegal pot shops and levy fines of up to $200,000 under legislation proposed Wednesday by Governor Kathy Hochul, who’s seeking to protect the state’s fledgling legal market for recreational marijuana. New York is trying to get its

American Patriot Brands made false and misleading statements to raise more than $40 million from investors. A U.S.-based cannabis company, its CEO and five other entities and individuals have been charged with fraud after pocketing millions of dollars from investors for personal enrichment. The

A judge has ordered Ignite to produce the documents within five days. Dan Bilzerian’s cannabis company, Ignite International Brands, is facing a court order to turn over 65 documents in a contract dispute case with Consulting by AR LLC. A judge has ordered Ignite to produce the documents, which it