California Bill To Legalize Marijuana Dispensary Drive-Thru Windows Advances In Senate After Clearing Full Assembly
Idaho Lawmakers Approve Ballot Language For Measure To Block Voters From Legalizing Marijuana
Court Ruling Provides ‘Backdoor’ Access To Bankruptcy Relief For Some Marijuana Companies As Rescheduling Unfolds (Op-Ed)
Federal Marijuana Prosecutions Hit Another Record Low In 2025 As State Legalization Expands, Government Report Shows
Missouri GOP Lawmakers Hope Trump’s Psychedelics Order Boosts Efforts To Allow Military Veteran Access In The State
2 In 3 Americans Who Use Marijuana Say It Helps Them Sleep Better, New Survey Shows
Hemp-Based Plastic Shows Promise As Environmentally Friendly Alternative To Traditional Packaging Materials, Study Finds
Marijuana Components Have ‘Consistent’ Anti-Tumor Effects In Glioblastoma And Other Cancers, Scientific Review Shows
Another Study Debunks Lazy Stoner Stereotype, Linking Marijuana Use To An Increase In Some Kinds Of Exercise
VA Launches New Study On MDMA To Treat Veterans With PTSD And Alcohol Use Disorder
State Marijuana Officials Educate World Cup Fans About How To Celebrate Legally And Responsibly While Visiting
WNBA Removes Marijuana From Banned Substances List And Sets Rules For Player Endorsements Of Hemp CBD Products
Americans Say Marijuana Is Less Cool Than Math And Country Music—But Is Cooler Than Guns Or Cryptocurrency, Survey Shows
Politicians And Major Brands Celebrate Cannabis Culture On 4/20
Woody Harrelson And Bill Maher Complain That Marijuana Taxes Are Too High While Smoking Joints At The Dispensary They Own Together
Federal Labor Decision Inspires More Missouri Marijuana Workers To Seek Unionization
Missouri Marijuana Workers Win Union Vote After Federal Officials Reject Company’s Argument On Blocking Ballots
Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous States
Target Expands Involvement In Hemp THC Drinks Market With 72 New Licenses In Minnesota
Marijuana Sales Are Rising And Alcohol Is On The Decline As Consumer Preferences Evolve, Government Data In Canada Shows
State cannabis officials work to educate World Cup visitors (Newsletter: June 9, 2026)
White House pushes Congress to keep some hemp products legal (Newsletter: June 8, 2026)
WNBA takes cannabis off banned list & sets player endorsement rules (Newsletter: June 5, 2026)
Wisconsin governor candidates pledge cannabis action if elected (Newsletter: June 4, 2026)
Amendments to save hemp THC from ban are blocked in Congress (Newsletter: June 3, 2026)
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
New U.S. Sentencing Commission data shows that federal marijuana trafficking prosecutions have declined 62 percent over the last five years as more state legalization laws have come online—bolstering cannabis reform advocates’ argument that providing legal access would reduce the size of the illicit market.
The Idaho Legislative Council approved ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent voters from ever being able to legalize marijuana via an initiative—making it so only the legislature could do so.
The California Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee approved a bill to legalize marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows that has already passed the full Assembly.
Top marijuana officials in multiple states are taking steps to make sure that visitors who are in town to watch World Cup games understand local cannabis laws and know how to celebrate responsibly.
Michael Brandess and Steve Levine of Husch Blackwell LLP describe in a new Marijuana Moment op-ed how a recent court ruling provides “backdoor” access to bankruptcy protections for certain cannabis companies—adding that federal rescheduling could provide even broader relief.
/ FEDERAL
The Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration will host a webinar about cannabis use disorder on Thursday.
/ STATES
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) said she has had “incredible and productive” conversations with lawmakers about a compromise approach to legalizing recreational marijuana sales.
Oklahoma Republican attorney general candidate Jon Echols said there’s an “open door” for federal officials to enforce marijuana laws.
California regulators are proposing changes to marijuana track and trace rules.
Montana regulators filed proposed changes to marijuana labeling and education rules.
Washington State discussed the implications of federal marijuana rescheduling on the state.
Michigan officials said it is “far too early to draw any conclusions” about the revenue a new marijuana wholesale tax will generate.
Oklahoma and Vermont regulators discussed issues with high-potency marijuana products.
Arkansas officials took enforcement action against unlicensed cannabis products.
/ LOCAL
The Boston, Massachusetts Cannabis Board will meet on Wednesday.
/ INTERNATIONAL
Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service met with representatives of the cannabis industry.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A study of healthcare professionals found that “although most respondents reported having patients who use cannabis and were largely supportive of medical cannabis use, objective knowledge gaps and limited formal training were evident.”
A review of research on psychedelic-assisted therapy concluded that “recent trials in advanced cancer populations report improvements in anxiety, depression, pain-related distress, and quality of life following one or two dosing sessions.”
/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS
A Republican Governors Association spokesperson criticized Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand for wanting to raise revenue by legalizing marijuana.
/ BUSINESS
Cresco Labs Inc. closed an agreement for a $50 million revolving credit facility.
Village Farms International, Inc. entered into securities purchase agreements that are expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $15 million.
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