Laura Kelly

The Kansas Senate President, Ty Masterson, has said that a comprehensive medical marijuana bill currently under consideration is a "non-starter". The bill, which has yet to reach the governor's desk, is opposed by top Republican leaders in the state. Masterson's opposition to the...

Ahead of the kickoff of the National Football League (NFL) season, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D-Kan.) has been urged by her staff to tune into the music of pop star Taylor Swift, following the singer’s frequent visits to watch the Kansas City Chiefs games. What Happened: Governor Kelly...

The majority of Kansas residents support the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults over 21, a new survey conducted by Fort Hays State University (FHSU) shows. The support this fall grew to 67.2% from 61% three years ago. Per the FSHU survey, which questioned 485...

Cannabis regulations in the US vary from state to state, as the federal government considers marijuana's status (illegal) under the Controlled Substances Act. These regulations encompass licensing requirements, taxation frameworks, product quality standards and restrictions on public...

A federal judge has ordered the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) to cease employing its well-known "two-step" strategy, deeming it in violation of people's Fourth Amendment rights, reported Kansas Reflector. What Happened: The KHP "has waged war on motorists — especially out-of-...

Kansas Democrats Plan To Legalize Marijuana in 2023 Kansas House Democrats said they would continue to push for the regulation and taxation of cannabis for both recreational and medical purposes. The announcement follows recent efforts from state lawmakers to release those convicted for cannabis-...

A new push to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas is picking up some steam. According to Marijuana Moment, state senators filed a new measure - SB 135 – that seeks to provide legal access to medical cannabis for people with debilitating conditions. Backed by the Senate Federal and State...

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) delivered her State of the State address on Tuesday in which she shared her plans for the year. Among the most outstanding included a warning to the Republican-controlled Legislature that she will not support “irresponsible tax proposals” or...

Cannabis in Kansas is entirely illegal and penalties for possession are steep. A 69-year-old patient at Hays Medical Center who is in the final stages of terminal, inoperable cancer might face arrest for possessing a vaping device and edible THC paste earlier this month. That is if...

Here’s How Much Was Poured Into Cannabis Legalization Campaigns The midterms are approaching and cannabis stakeholders and advocates have spent over $9.8 million in supporting ballot initiatives seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in four states. More precisely,...

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank shed light on the economic impact marijuana legalization has had in recent years, reported Marijuana Moment. Policy changes on the state level have resulted in increased commercial real estate demand, as well as a surge in tax revenues while...

The Wichita City Council recently green-lighted marijuana possession within the city limits, making the largest city in Kansas the least restrictive on cannabis possession statewide. The decriminalization measure seeks to cut down on arrests and...

Texas Supreme Court Prohibits Sales & Production Of Smokable Hemp Texas Supreme Court Judge Jeffrey S. Boyd reminded Texans that smokable hemp is still banned as the legal battle that included four smokable hemp companies - Crown Distributing, America Juice Co., Custom Botanical Dispensary...

The North Carolina House passed Senate Bill 448, legalizing FDA-approved THC medications in a 92-9 vote, reported The Carolina Journal. The move came on the heels of the Senate’s approval of a medical marijuana bill known as N.C. Compassionate Care Act, which would...

On June 2, Governor Laura Kelly (D) signed new legislation that would allow Kansans to obtain prescription drugs derived from cannabis-related products. Although medical marijuana is not yet legalized in the state, the bill will allow residents to obtain cannabis-derived medications, as long as...