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The Idaho House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to pass a new bill that would create a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for anyone convicted of marijuana possession. Following a lengthy debate at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, House members voted 54-14 to pass House Bill

The rescheduling of cannabis in the US, one of the most consequential cannabis reform efforts of the last century, is on increasingly uncertain ground amid a shock postponement and the introduction of a new enigmatic administration. Last week, Business of Cannabis reported that the first hearing for

FRANKFORT, Ky. — One Louisville Democrat is once again calling for change when it comes to marijuana. This year, Minority Whip State Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville, filed Senate Bill 33 and Senate Bill 36. The first would decriminalize having a small amount of marijuana and expunge convictions for

County Supervisors Vow to Get Rid of the Smell of Pot by Tightening Odor-Control Regs Across the Carpinteria Valley In a dramatic course correction on Tuesday, the new county Board of Supervisors set in motion a requirement for the use of state-of-the-art odor-control technology at each of the

A cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns. Safe & Regulated Indiana, formed last year, is launching the latest push to get Indiana to join the majority of states with

A Drug Enforcement Administration judge has cancelled a hearing to consider the Biden administration’s proposal to reclassify marijuana under federal drug laws amid allegations that officials at the agency have conferred with witnesses opposed to the plan. Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney

A new bill was introduced to California’s state assembly which would allow hemp-derived products with limited quantities of THC, alleviating the previous ban. In September 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced new emergency regulations which were aimed at protecting young children from

2024 was a rough year for cannabis investors, but 2025 could be much better. Here are my top eight predictions for the cannabis sector for the year ahead. It’s been a rough ride for cannabis investors. Will the new year bring better price action? I think so. Here are my top eight predictions for the

Advocates accuse Drug Enforcement Administration of blocking the reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act Pro-cannabis businesses have accused the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration of "an unalterably closed mind" toward lowering marijuana to a less

WASHINGTON — The nation’s marijuana industry is optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will take steps to legalize pot on the national level, but some who hope to develop the industry in Minnesota say that could severely hamper their efforts. Why? Because the state’s nascent marijuana industry

A new bill filed by Florida Representative Mitch Rosenwald (D-Oakland Park) seeks to safeguard government employees and job applicants in Florida who legally use medical marijuana. The legislation, titled HB 83, was introduced on Friday and is set to be considered during the legislative session

Today the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association (ILHAA) along with hemp businesses and consumers sent a letter to the members of the Illinois General Assembly urging them not to act on HB 4293 because it would devastate local farms, small businesses, and consumers in Illinois. Letter in

AUSTIN, Texas — The future of Marijuana in Texas will take center stage when the new legislative session gets underway next month. A Dallas lawmaker filed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. It would allow anyone over the age of 21 to legally transport 2.5 ounces for personal use

With Republicans’ new trifecta of control over the White House, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, it’s likely federal marijuana policy will change. But what could – or should – federal marijuana policy look like under a new Trump administration? As an industry veteran, I want the new

Texas could soon impose a blanket ban on ‘all forms of THC’ in a controversial and reactionary proposal issued last week by its lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick. The new proposals, dubbed Senate Bill 3, were put forward by Patrick on December 04, alleging that ‘thousands of stores have opened to

Joe Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter Biden has seen pressure build on the outgoing US president to make good on his promises of widespread clemency for low-level cannabis convictions. In October 2022, issues a presidential proclamation pardoning many federal and D.C. offenses for

In recent months, the Trump administration has made several key appointments that are poised to significantly impact the cannabis industry. These appointments, announced between September 2024 and now, reflect a mix of perspectives on cannabis policy, creating a complex landscape for the industry as

Democrats are taking another swing at legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania. House Reps. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Rick Krajewski, D-Philadelphia, are circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation they are drafting. It’s the latest in a string of legislation over the past few years

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the city of Dallas after it adopted a voter-approved charter amendment that decriminalizes possessing less than 4 ounces of marijuana. About 67% of Dallas voters approved Proposition R in the November election. At least one councilmember expressed concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas over a new marijuana ballot measure, arguing it violates state law. The measure prevents law enforcement from making arrests or issuing citations for marijuana possession or considering the odor of marijuana