‘Legal recreational cannabis must come with medical protections’: Dr. Otto
The fight over whether to legalize cannabis for recreational use is more often than not couched in issues that are also directly related to alcohol consumption. But whether alcohol will remain legal,
Recreational cannabis use passes House committees, with public safety protections
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Chair David Tarnas makes some preliminary remarks Tuesday afternoon before giving committee members his recommendation in favor of passage of an amended bill to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Hawaiʻi. The measure was recommended for approval by a vote of 6-4 in favor. PC: YouTube screen grab
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill
Two Hawaii legislative committees on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize recreational weed and establish one agency to regulate medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers take another pass at legalizing recreational marijuana
The 300-page House Bill 1246 would create the Hawaiʻi Cannabis and Hemp Office that would oversee the state’s hemp and medical and recreational marijuana programs. Recreational marijuana would be taxed at a 14% rate.
Cannabis advocates continue push to legalize recreational marijuana in Hawaii
Advocates hope new members in the legislature, including a new House Speaker, will back more progressive laws.
Cannabis regulation bill passes with a unanimous vote, moves on to next House committee
The White House said on Monday it has noticed that Mexico is "serious" about President Donald Trump's executive order on tariffs, but Canada has "misunderstood" it to be a trade war between the neighboring countries.
House committee moves cannabis law enforcement bill forward
The House Commerce and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved a bill Monday that would give the state Regulation and Licensing Department the ability to add law enforcement capabilities,
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Ohio’s marijuana industry set for growth but needs clarity on rules to reach potential
According to projections by New Frontier Data, Ohio’s legal marijuana sector could grow to around $1 billion in annual sales ...
A new poll finds Texans want to ban THC — but also legalize recreational marijuana
A majority of Texans support a ban on consumable THC products in Texas, according to a poll released this week, bolstering ...
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Recreational marijuana sales remain high, six months since legalization
Dispensaries across the state have sold more than $250 million worth of adult-use cannabis since legalization began in August ...
Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.
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Are Texans Ready for More Gambling and Legal Weed? A New Survey Says Yes.
A new survey, however, may help some of you more liberal-minded folks in the Lone Start State feel a bit less lonely.
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The Current Landscape of Texas Cannabis Policy and Laws: A 2025 Overview
The Texas legislative session kicked off on January 14, and cannabis policy is set to be a major topic of debate. The state, ...
Local communities worry proposed recreational marijuana changes could heavily impact funds
However, the new proposal suggests increasing the excise tax to 15% and redirecting all the revenue to Ohio's general fund.