Maryland officials have announced that the first round of applications for new adult-use marijuana dispensary, cultivation and processing licenses will open on November 13—reserved exclusively for social equity businesses. The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) said on Friday that it will ultimately be accepting a total of 179 marijuana licensees... Read more

A New Hampshire commission tasked with preparing legislation to legalize marijuana sales through a system of state-run stores held its first meeting on Friday, with members electing leaders of the panel and offering a sense of the specific policy issues they will be exploring. The governor signed a bill to... Read more

Michigan lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Congress, Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize research and investment in “non-technology treatment options”—including psychedelics—to treat psychological trauma from military service. A concurrent resolution passed Wednesday by the state Senate says that “controlled use of psychedelics in... Read more

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) passed a referendum Thursday in favor of legalizing marijuana, becoming the first jurisdiction within the borders of North Carolina—or any of its surrounding states—to commit to the policy change. But it will be a while before would-be customers can make a purchase.... Read more

The governor of Colorado is applauding President Joe Biden after his administration’s top health agency recommended rescheduling marijuana—but he says the initial move must be followed with more action to address cannabis banking, immigration, criminal justice reform and federal enforcement concerns. That should include developing Food and Drug Administration... Read more

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is reiterating his commitment to advancing marijuana banking reform as the chamber comes back into session from the August recess. In a floor speech on Tuesday, Schumer discussed various legislative priorities for the coming weeks and months. That includes “making progress on cannabis”... Read more

President Joe Biden has been “very clear” that he’s “always supported the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes,” the White House is saying amid a federal cannabis scheduling review. During a briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the potential impact of moving marijuana... Read more