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Missouri Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products Starting November 12Legislation

Missouri Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products Starting November 12

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation banning all intoxicating hemp products starting November 12, targeting THC seltzers and similar items sold outside the state's licensed cannabis system.

Apr 26, 2026
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Psychedelic Reform Bills Advance in Multiple States as Industry Learns from Cannabis MistakesLegislation

Psychedelic Reform Bills Advance in Multiple States as Industry Learns from Cannabis Mistakes

New Jersey, Oregon, and Alaska are simultaneously advancing psychedelic reform in 2026, with advocates deliberately avoiding regulatory mistakes that plagued early cannabis legalization efforts.

Apr 17, 2026
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Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Crosses 100,000 SignaturesLegislation

Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Crosses 100,000 Signatures

Idaho's medical cannabis ballot campaign has gathered over 100,000 signatures with weeks remaining before the May 1 deadline, though organizers must meet signature thresholds in all 35 legislative districts to qualify.

Apr 15, 2026
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NORML Survey Reveals Wide Gap Between Cannabis Legalization and User FreedomLegislation

NORML Survey Reveals Wide Gap Between Cannabis Legalization and User Freedom

NORML's new survey reveals significant gaps between cannabis legalization laws and actual consumer freedom, with experiences varying widely across legal markets.

Apr 13, 2026
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Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis InitiativeLegislation

Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing Medical Cannabis Initiative

Idaho's House and Senate have both passed a resolution urging voters to reject a medical marijuana ballot initiative expected in November. The measure cites concerns about harms in states with legal cannabis.

Apr 8, 2026
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West Virginia House Advances Medical Cannabis Revenue Allocation BillLegislation

West Virginia House Advances Medical Cannabis Revenue Allocation Bill

West Virginia's House passed a medical marijuana revenue bill that includes a controversial amendment for psychedelic research funding, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers focused on cannabis-specific initiatives.

Mar 8, 2026
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Missouri House Votes to Eliminate Hemp-Derived THC ProductsLegislation

Missouri House Votes to Eliminate Hemp-Derived THC Products

Missouri House passes legislation banning hemp-derived THC drinks and edibles from gas stations and smoke shops, with the prohibition set to begin in November if approved by the Senate.

Feb 20, 2026
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Missouri Hemp Ban Hits Wall as Senator Filibusters for Two HoursLegislation

Missouri Hemp Ban Hits Wall as Senator Filibusters for Two Hours

Missouri Democrats blocked a Republican bill to ban intoxicating hemp products after a two-hour filibuster, highlighting tensions between the regulated cannabis market and hemp retailers.

Feb 14, 2026
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South Carolina House Committee Advances Hemp THC RestrictionsLegislation

South Carolina House Committee Advances Hemp THC Restrictions

South Carolina's House Judiciary Committee advanced two competing hemp bills Wednesday—one allowing THC beverages with restrictions, another banning most intoxicating hemp products entirely.

Jan 30, 2026
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South Dakota Panel Advances Hemp, Kratom Bans Without EndorsementLegislation

South Dakota Panel Advances Hemp, Kratom Bans Without Endorsement

South Dakota Senate committee advanced bills banning intoxicating hemp and kratom but declined to recommend passage, signaling uncertainty about restricting widely-used products.

Jan 23, 2026
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New Hampshire Senate Weighs Cannabis Legalization as Federal Shift LoomsLegislation

New Hampshire Senate Weighs Cannabis Legalization as Federal Shift Looms

New Hampshire senators heard testimony on adult-use legalization Thursday, with the bill's sponsor citing federal rescheduling efforts as reason to act. The state remains one of four New England holdouts without a recreational market.

Jan 23, 2026
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