In their lawsuit, the brewers said they face “potential criminal enforcement actions against them for possessing millions of dollars’ worth of inventory that they bought in good faith before the governor’s veto.” By David Beasley, The Center Square Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) had the legal authority to veto parts of an appropriations bill that…
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A Colorado legislative committee is urging fellow lawmakers to reject a bill that would put a measure on the state’s November ballot asking voters to increase marijuana and alcohol taxes to support mental health treatment. At a meeting on Thursday, the bicameral Capital Development Committee (CDC) took up the proposal from Rep. Bob Marshall (D)…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) didn’t waste much time seizing on President Donald Trump’s latest slip-up, when he mistakenly called the Californian “president of the United States” during Oval Office remarks in which the incumbent otherwise disparaged the Democrat. Playing into the gaffe, Newsom said legalizing marijuana was among the “many big announcements” his White…
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Supporters say the psychedelic can help veterans with PTSD and those with treatment-resistant depression. By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight A synthetic version of psychedelic mushrooms will be legal for use in mental health therapy in South Dakota if it’s approved by the federal government. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law last…
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“All retailers selling intoxicating hemp products should be held to similar high safety standards as cannabis retailers.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant For a year, Rhode Island bars and restaurants had the opportunity to secure a license from the state’s former Office of Cannabis Regulation to sell intoxicating THC-infused beverages despite state regulations that…
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A new survey conducted by Pew Research examined what is considered “morally acceptable” in 25 countries. From Indonesia to Brazil, from Turkey to the Netherlands, thousands of people were asked about the moral acceptability not only of certain behaviors, but also of their fellow citizens and people from other countries. The survey reveals interesting data on…
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The agency has quietly sent a CBD compliance and enforcement policy to the White House for review, a move that could bring long-overdue standards to a chaotic market while opening the door to a new layer of federal control. The FDA has finally made a real move on CBD. On March 13, 2026, the agency…
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Image courtesy of Flowhub Licensed cannabis retailers are in strict compliance with their state’s minimum age requirements and nearly always deny access to underage patrons. That’s according to compliance check data provided by regulators in California, Colorado, Washington, and several other states. For example, data recently provided by Washington’s Liquor Control and Cannabis Board (LCB)…
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More Americans say using marijuana is morally acceptable—or not a moral issue at all—than those who say the same about gambling, watching pornography, having an abortion, being gay and more, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. The survey also shows that people with lower levels of education are more likely to…
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“Our investigation found instances of licenses that were awarded to individuals who very clearly, through review of agreements and interviews, were not owning and operating the license.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri lawmakers signed off on proposed cannabis rules Thursday meant to curb abuse in the state’s microbusiness licensing program, but not before stripping out a…
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