cannabis in Minnesota

In a recent development that has ignited controversy and raised questions over the allocation of taxpayer dollars, a cannabis project proposed in Minnesota has come under scrutiny. The project, known as the 'Highway 35 LLC project,' aims to transform an old lumber mill into a state-of-...

Craft brewers in Minnesota are celebrating the positive impact of the recently signed adult-use cannabis measure, which has provided a boost to their industry and expanded the market by allowing liquor stores to sell these beverages for the first time. The legislation, signed into law by Gov....

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday didn’t waste any time letting current and future gun owners in Minnesota, where Gov. Walz signed a recreational cannabis bill into law Tuesday, that they will have to choose between their guns and their weed. The...

"Minnesota just became the 23rd state in the nation to legalize adult-use cannabis," tweeted Gov. Tim Walz (D) after he signed the legalization bill into law on Tuesday.  The 300-page bill allows adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis and seeks...

Gov. Tim Walz said on Memorial Day that he will sign the bill legalizing recreational cannabis use and expunge low-level cannabis convictions on Tuesday at noon, reported local CBS News. The Democratic governor’s signature will make Minnesota the 23rd state in the nation to...

In the early hours of Saturday morning, Minnesota’s Senate approved a 300-page cannabis legalization bill by a vote of 34-32. Once Gov. Tim Walz (D) signs the legislation as he has promised to do, Minnesota will become the 23rd to have legalized adult-use...

Minnesota is just one Senate vote and a governor's signature away from legalizing recreational cannabis for adults following Thursday night's 73-57 vote in the Democratic-controlled House. The Senate could take up the bill as early as Friday. Pending expected Senate...

Washington Considers Special Session To Prevent Drug Decriminalization Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and lawmakers are considering a special session to address decriminalizing the possession of controlled substances after lawmakers failed to pass a bill in the regular session. As...

Minnesota Legalization Bill Moves Closer To Becoming Law A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has cleared its final House committee and is reportedly headed for a floor vote. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Zack Stephenson (D), passed the House Ways and Means Committee in a voice vote on...

Measure 110 In OR Oregon lawmakers and addiction service providers are collaborating to improve the state's drug decriminalization law, Measure 110. House Bill 2513 was to address the issues found in a state audit. The bill aims to provide the oversight council with more staff and...

An MMJ Bill In New Mexico Would Benefit Patients New Mexico's medical cannabis program may see changes under Senate Bill 242, which seeks to simplify the registration process for patients. The bill proposes aligning the timing for patient enrollment and medical certification submission,...

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Miami (April 11-12) bringing together top CEOs, investors, leaders, advocates, and politicians, let's review the latest regulatory changes in the space. Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances In Minnesota A bill seeking to legalize marijuana...

Lawmakers in IOWA Files A Cannabis Flowers Sales Bill In Iowa, lawmakers introduced to the Senate a new bill seeking to legalize sales of dried cannabis in the state, reported MSN. The legislation relates to the state medical cannabidiol program. Senate Bill 1113 would allow dispensaries to...

A new study published in Psychological Medicine shows evidence that legalizing cannabis does not increase substance use disorders or use of other illicit drugs and therefore is not considered a gateway drug. In fact, cannabis may actually reduce alcohol-related problems said researchers...

During the annual workshop of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, in California, Brian Foss, director of planning, said the county is looking into changes to cannabis regulation, from zoning to droning, the authorities are looking into efficient policies, reported local media. But there's...