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Federal & National
Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana in Two More States to Total 21
Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in three other states, signaling support gradually growing for
Congress Will Hold A Marijuana Hearing One Week After Five States Vote On Legalization Ballot Measures
House lawmakers will hold a hearing next week to discuss bipartisan marijuana reform issues at the federal and state level. The House Oversight Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee posted a notice of the meeting on Tuesday, as voters in states across the country head to the polls to decide…
A Mixed Bag For Cannabis Legalization Efforts in Five States
Voters in Missouri and Maryland approved adult-use recreational pot, but similar measures were rejected in Arkansas and the Dakotas.
Texas
Texas Voters In Five Cities Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Ballot Initiatives
Texas voters in five cities approved local marijuana decriminalization initiatives on Tuesday. Voters in Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights, Killeen, and San Marcos had the chance to weigh in on the reform—and each of them passed the cannabis measures on their ballots.. This follows a trend of local cann…
New York
Federal judge blocks cannabis licenses for several New York regions
The lawsuit stems from a company seeking license.
Maryland
Maryland Votes To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana is set to become legal in Maryland after voters moved in favor of approving a ballot measure to change the state’s constitution to allow for the possessio…
Missouri
Minnesota Governor Says Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Is Priority for Upcoming Legislative Session
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura said during a podcast with his son, Tyrel Ventura, that Gov. Tim Walz, who won reelection in this month’s election, will push for legalization next year.
Minnesota
Marijuana Growers In Mature Markets Call For License Moratorium Amid Falling Prices
Calls are growing louder among growers to stop licensing new marijuana cultivation businesses in mature cannabis markets.
Entertainment
Ric Flair’s cannabis brand is coming to Michigan thanks to Mike Tyson
Woooo! The stylin’, profilin’, limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ and dealin’ son of a gun — is launching his cannabis brand Ric Flair Drip in Michigan.
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