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Lawmakers eye big changes to state’s marijuana law

MMP News AuthorMarch 17, 2023

State lawmakers are looking to make significant changes to the state’s recreational marijuana law. NY1 has confirmed that talks are underway between the legislature and the govenor’s office on just what those changes should look like. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act passed the legislature and was signed into law ... Read More

Minnesota bill to legalize marijuana gets major rewrite | Politics: Your Voice Your Vote

MMP News AuthorMarch 14, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state’s burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables. Low-potency products containing THC derived from industrial hemp instead of full-strength cannabis ... Read More

What’s next for marijuana in Kansas?

MMP News AuthorMarch 12, 2023

Roundtable reacts: What’s next for marijuana in Kansas? Oklahoma voters soundly reject the legalization of recreational marijuana. So, what does this mean for Kansas, where lawmakers are still fighting over medicinal use? Our roundtable explores this and other major issues affecting Kansas and Missouri. Updated: 11:30 AM CDT Mar 12, ... Read More

Planning Board reviews proposed marijuana sites | News

MMP News AuthorMarch 11, 2023

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at town hall to address two retail marijuana proposals. The board conducted a site plan review for The Stories Company’s proposed retail marijuana dispensary at 2122 Main St. “Donuts Village,” next to Donna’s Donuts, will include a 5,400 ... Read More

Maryland House OKs recreational marijuana framework bill

MMP News AuthorMarch 10, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House voted Friday for a measure that would create a legal framework and tax structure to enable recreational marijuana to be sold in stores as soon as July 1. The House voted 103-32 for the bill, sending it to the Senate, which is moving ... Read More

Poteau PD Chief shares concerns if SQ 820 passes; special election to approve recreational marijuana slated Tuesday | News

MMP News AuthorMarch 4, 2023

Poteau Police Chief Billy Hooper shared with the Poteau Kiwanis Club during the local civic organization’s weekly meeting Feb. 23 at Western Sizzlin his concerns about State Question 820 regarding approving recreational marijuana, which is up for vote in Tuesday’s special election. “As you all have seen, we’ve had legal ... Read More