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Texas

5 Texas Cities Decriminalize Cannabis on Election Day

Voters in Denton, Killeen, San Marcos, Elgin and Harker Heights approved ballot initiatives to reduce or eliminate local penalties for cannabis possession.

November 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATED: Maryland and Missouri Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis; Three Other Ballot Measures Fail

Cannabis initiatives experienced a mixed bag during the 2022 midterm elections. What could that mean for federal legalization and the industry as a whole?

November 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Missouri Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

The state’s voters approved Amendment 3 with a 53% majority, paving way for automatic expungement and commercial sales as early as mid-2023.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Maryland Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

The Free State becomes the 20th state to legalize adult-use cannabis after voters approved Question 4 in Tuesday's election.

November 8, 2022

Colorado

JARS Cannabis to Acquire Euflora, Expanding Retail Footprint in Colorado

The transaction will increase JARS' retail operations to include a total of 26 storefronts across three states.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper to Introduce Legislation to Prepare for Federal Cannabis Legalization

Hickenlooper’s PREPARE Act, a Senate companion to Rep. Dave Joyce’s bill in the House, directs the attorney general to develop regulations that would be enacted as soon as the federal government legalizes cannabis.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

South Dakota Voters Say No to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Unofficial election results show that voters defeated the measure with 53% in opposition and 47% in favor.

November 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Arkansas Voters Come Out in Opposition to Cannabis Legalization

A wide margin of defeat held steady throughout the night, as Arkansas election returns held legalization efforts at bay.

November 8, 2022

Arkansas

Where Cannabis Ballot Measures Polled Entering Election Day

Maryland and Missouri show promise for passage; Arkansas’ reform appears grim; South Dakota is a toss-up; and North Dakota is a bit unknown.

November 8, 2022

New Jersey

New Jersey Business Action Center to Offer Technical Assistance, Training to Cannabis Business License Applicants

NJBAC has met with industry stakeholders throughout the state to plan content that will be introduced in the first half of 2023.

November 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

National Industrial Hemp Council Urges FDA to Approve Hemp Seed for Animal Feed

The NIHC sent a letter to the FDA, calling for the federal agency to approve hemp seed as a viable feed alternative for livestock producers.

November 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Czech Republic Plans to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Alongside Germany

The Czech coalition government is in the process of drafting a legalization bill and aims to coordinate its approach with Germany.

November 7, 2022