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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A hotly debated piece of legislation failed to pass before the Ohio General Assembly went on their summer vacation that doesn't end until October. “I’m hopeful that the legislature will wrap this up and give us a bill and we can go on to other discussions,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said, still
COLUMBUS - Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any success modifying marijuana laws, much to the relief of hemp-product retailers. Early on in June, Republican lawmakers said they were close to consensus on changes, an issue they have gone back and forth over since smoking or ingesting it became
TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has completed a strategic review of its Michigan business operations and decided to exit the Michigan market. “After an extensive evaluation, we have made the strategic decision to exit the Michigan market,” said Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of TerrAscend. “Michigan is
LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for Sky Labs. On December 3, 2024, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) received an application from Sky Labs for the renewal of marijuana license AU-P-000157; on January 31, 2025, the CRA issued a notice of nonrenewal denying Sky Lab’s application to renew
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that appears to be a draft contract to provide services—including “administration-related guidance”—to a firm affiliated with the major marijuana company Trulieve. The visible portion of the document describes a lucrative bonus if a certain “matter resolves,” with an “additional ‘Super Success
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible vote out of the Ohio House Judiciary Committee, but both times the vote did not take place. Once the bill is voted out of committee, it can be brought to the House floor for a vote. The Senate passed the bill
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position that the Ohio Constitution places meaningful limits on the General Assembly’s ability to alter or undo voter-approved initiated statutes—such as the 2023 adult-use cannabis legalization measure passed by Ohioans. “Ohio voters spoke clearly and decisively in 2023 when they approved
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday you'll have a chance to share it as the CRA will hold a public meeting at 9:30 A.M. To view the meeting agenda please visit the CRA Calendar Event Page at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/cra/resources/agency-event-page. The purpose of this public
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A contentious bill proposing sweeping changes to the adult-use cannabis landscape in Ohio has stalled in the Legislature. Many cannabis advocates have opposed controversial Senate Bill 56, which would impose a statewide recreational marijuana business license cap and eliminate a nascent social equity program. The bill passed the state Senate earlier this session and was expected to
LANSING - The good news is May Michigan Cannabis Sales totaled $272.6 million, up almost 1 percent from the April sales of $270 million. But when you compare May 2025 with May 2024, sales were down 2.5 percent from a year ago. The news is even worse for medical cannabis sales. Medical sales fell 65.6
