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The Maine Cannabis Union is partnering with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers to impact cannabis-related legislation and promote a sustainable, responsible industry.

The public safety director for Jersey City, New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit against the state for allowing police officers to consume cannabis while off duty.

Republican lawmakers in Ohio have approved a resolution opposing the cannabis legalization question going to state voters next month, urging citizens to vote “no” on the proposal.

Tilray Brands, Inc. this week announced a transition to more sustainable packaging products across its Good Supply brand in Canada.

Harvard University is creating a Study of Psychedelics in Society and Culture that aims to “transform the psychedelics research landscape.”

Minnesota-based HWY35 was approved for a $10 million loan from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development to convert a former lumber mill in Grand Rapids into an indoor cannabis cultivation site.

Cannabis advocates in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday submitted their petition to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis in the city after collecting 10,540 signatures, which is more than twice what it takes to force local officials to vote on the proposal.

A recent study published in the peer-reviewed CHEST Journal found that cannabis consumers who contracted COVID-19 had reduced mortality and better outcomes compared to non-consumers.

A Utah-based start-up recently applied to sell insurance in Oregon that would cover the cost of defending a DUI for driving under the influence of cannabis.

Workers at Green Thumb Industries in Reno, Nevada last week voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 711 union.

Cannabis multistate operator Trulieve has contributed another $500,000 to Smart & Safe Florida — which is leading the campaign to legalize adult-use cannabis in Florida — increasing the company’s total contributions to the campaign to $39.55 million.

Two New Jersey men last week pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud related to swindling investors in CanaFarma Corp. and CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp.

According to a recent poll, about 57% of New Jersey adults report having smelled cannabis in public places; 52% of respondents said they are not bothered by the smell, 19% said the odor bothers them greatly, and 28% said it bothers them slightly.

The U.S. Census Bureau has released an interactive map outlining the quarterly revenue in cannabis taxes earned by states with cannabis legalization policies in place.

A judge in Maryland on Thursday imposed a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of a state law that aims to prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products.

Alabama cannabis regulators are resetting the cannabis license application process for the third time; under the new rules, applications will be reconsidered by state officials but applicants will also be able to give a presentation explaining why they should receive a license.

A recent study by New Zealand researchers found that planting hemp as a cover crop in vineyards could be beneficial, increasing organic matter and total carbon in the soil.

A nearly two-thirds majority of U.S. truck drivers and carriers support changing the federal cannabis testing regulations, according to an American Transportation Research Institute report.

A Missouri cannabis retailer is suing the state claiming that the practice of stacking sales taxes on adult-use cannabis products is unconstitutional.

Wyoming cannabis advocates are preparing a push to put adult-use and medical cannabis legalization questions on the 2024 ballot.

Massachusetts cannabis company Berkshire Roots is suing the city of Pittsfield over its Community Impact Fees, alleging that officials have not identified any “impacts” the company has had on the community.

Connecticut’s combined medical and adult-use cannabis sales surpassed $25 million in September, setting a new monthly sales record for the state.

The USDA has approved the cultivation of a hemp plant varietal engineered by Growing Together Research Inc. that has genetically reduced levels of THC and cannabichomene (CBC).

New York lawmakers may consider legislation to prohibit smoking or vaping cannabis within 30 feet of a child or within 30 feet of any location where children reside or attend for any recreational or educational purpose.