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WEBIn Connecticut, there was over $25 million worth of marijuana sold legally, the first time the market has crossed the $25 million mark since December 2023. The $25,664,059 in legal marijuana is a little over $1 million more than the $24,653,219 sold in July, and is an uptick from the $24.8 million sold in August 2023.
Michigan Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing 19- and 20 …
WEB6 hours ago · A Michigan Senate committee has given approval to legislation allowing 19- and 20-year-olds to work or volunteer at state-licensed or tribal marijuana retail outlets. Senator Sean McCann filed Senate Bill 807 in April, with it quickly assigned to the Committee On Regulatory Affairs. Today, the committee gave approval to the measure, sending it to the … Continue reading
Vermont Recorded Over $12 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in …
WEB1 day ago · For the first time in state history, legal marijuana sales in Vermont surpassed $12 million in a single month. According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, licensed dispensaries and retail outlets sold $12.27 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in July, up from $11.14 million in June. July’s sales generated $1.72 million in tax … Continue reading
DEA Official: Marijuana Set to be Rescheduled by October, …
WEBThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains on track to finalize the rescheduling of marijuana by October, according to an agency official. The public comment period for the proposed rescheduling ended on July 22, with over 43,000 comments submitted. The DEA is currently analyzing these comments, with a final ruling anticipated within the coming weeks. The … Continue reading
Hawaii Set to Become 25th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
WEBAccording to polling released last year, 52% of adults in Hawaii in support of legalizing marijuana, with just 31% opposed. If SB 3335 does become law in Hawaii, it would be the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana, representing half of the entire country. Thank you for reading The Marijuana Herald. You can sign up for occasional news ...
DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal: 13 Days Left for Public …
WEBOn May 21, the DEA published its marijuana rescheduling plans in the Federal Register, initiating a legally required 60-day public comment period. As of July 9, with 13 days remaining, 28,000 comments have been submitted. Approximately 70% of these comments urge the DEA to go even further, advocating for full descheduling, decriminalization, or ...
A Complete Timeline of the DEA’s Marijuana ... - The Marijuana …
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Last year the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended to the DEA that marijuana be rescheduled. A lot has happened since then. Here’s a timeline. Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, making it illegal under all circumstances. If marijuana were moved to Schedule III, as the HHS has recommended, it would be … Continue reading
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Crime ... - The Marijuana …
WEBMarijuana-related arrests decreased by 67%, showing early positive impacts of legalization. Michigan, legalizing recreational marijuana in 2018, saw a 4% decrease in violent crime and a 3% decrease in property crime from 2018 to 2021. Marijuana-related arrests dropped by 72%, allowing law enforcement to focus on more severe offenses.
Florida: Three Recent Polls Shows Support for Amendment 3 to …
WEBA third poll, released this month and first reported by Florida Politics, found that 64% of Florida likely voters support Amendment 3, with 30% opposed. The only recent poll to find support for Amendment 3 to be below 60% was a USA Today/Ipsos survey, released on April 13, which found 56% of registered voters support the initiative, with 40% ...
North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill ...
WEBWith overwhelming support, legislation that would legalize medical marijuana has been given approval by the North Carolina Senate. House Bill 563 passed its third and final reading this evening, officially advancing the measure to the House of Representatives. The vote was 36 to 10. Once approved by the House, it will proceed to Governor Roy … Continue reading