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Voters in Oklahoma opted out of a cannabis legalization ballot initiative during yesterday’s special election with a resounding 63% of voters coming out against the reforms.

The Hawaii Senate voted 22-3 in favor of an adult-use cannabis legalization proposal yesterday; the measure moves next to the House.

Arkansas lawmakers introduced a proposal to ban products containing delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC which are not directly regulated by the state.

Individuals affected by the sweeping federal cannabis pardons announced by President Biden last year can now apply to receive a certificate proving that they received the pardon.

Alaska regulators seized cannabis products from Will’s World Extract after determining the products were manufactured using cannabis shipped from out-of-state.

Canadian cannabis company Adastra Holdings Ltd. said it received Health Canada approval to add psilocybin, psilocin, and cocaine to its substance dealer’s license.

Missouri’s newly legal cannabis industry topped $100 million in sales during its first month of adult-use sales.

A recent study found that Virginia’s recent proposals to crack down on hemp-derived products could put about 4,000 people out of a job.

Indiana lawmakers have opted to go at least another year without enacting cannabis reforms after killing multiple proposals which included decriminalization, medical access, and adult-use legalization and regulated sales.

New York officials announced they are doubling the number of cannabis dispensary licenses in the state from 150 to 300.

California cannabis regulators and law enforcement agencies collectively seized nearly 440,000 pounds of illicit cannabis during enforcement actions last year.

Musician Erykah Badu is partnering with Cookies for a women-focused cannabis product line, launching next week on International Women’s Day.

Michigan’s adult-use cannabis industry sold $1.8 billion worth of product during the fiscal year 2022.

The North Carolina Senate approved the state’s medical cannabis legalization proposal; it’s the second year in a row that senators have approved medical cannabis reforms.

New Mexico lawmakers are considering two new cannabis tax revenue-funded programs: one to cover community reinvestment grants and one addressing substance use disorder and prevention treatments.

California cannabis sales declined in 2022 for the first time since the state launched its adult-use marketplace in 2018.

Utah officials warned of a possible scam in a newspaper ad that erroneously suggested people could apply for a cannabis dispensary license.

Tennessee’s latest medical cannabis legalization proposal died in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

The USDA’s National Weekly Hemp Report found that hemp planting in the U.S. is off to a slower start this year compared to the same period in 2022.

The Virginia House and Senate passed a bill on Friday that caps THC levels in hemp products, expands the industry’s permitting system, and enacts stricter labeling rules for intoxicating hemp products like those containing delta-8 THC.

South Dakota lawmakers in the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee last week advanced a proposal to increase THC limits for unprocessed hemp being transported in the state.

Arizona cannabis sales surpassed $1.4 billion last year, largely driven by the state’s adult-use market.

The Yale School of Medicine in Connecticut last month announced its upcoming Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids.

The legal team for hip-hop artist Future has filed six intent-to-use trademark applications for a cannabis brand involving consumption lounges, vape pens, and medical cannabis products.