Connecticut is cracking down on smoke shops, raiding stores and seizing federally legal hemp products. Lawmakers claim it’s about public safety, but small businesses say it’s a power grab for corporate cannabis. Our Dot Com feature exposes how this “hemp witch hunt” is reshaping legalization into prohibition 2.0
Ohio’s Green Light: Legal Weed Sales Set to Ignite by Mid-June
Ohio is set to begin recreational marijuana sales by mid-June, following the approval of new licensing rules for dispensaries. The dual licensing program will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to sell non-medical products, ensuring a swift rollout. The new law permits adults 21 and over to purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow up to six plants
Louisiana’s Legislative Leap: Charting a New Course for Cannabis Reform
As Louisiana edges closer to a pivotal transformation in cannabis policy, House Bill 707 proposes not just to legalize adult-use cannabis, but to overhaul the state's regulatory framework. This measure lays the groundwork for a potential economic boom and enhanced safety regulations, setting the stage for a profound shift in 2024 and beyond