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Jamie Pearson is a recognized leader in the cannabis sector, known for her expertise in navigating international markets. An MJBizDaily post covers her journey from being a cannabis skeptic to becoming an international CEO. < Back How Jamie Pearson transformed from cannabis skeptic to international CEO Feb 12, 2026 Margaret Jackson MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link She’s a recognized leader in the cannabis sector, known for her insights and ability to navigate the complexities of international markets. How Jamie Pearson transformed from cannabis skeptic to international CEO is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Oklahoma's governor proposed having voters revisit and potentially "shut down" the state's medical marijuana program over concerns about illegal activity and foreign influence, but the move drew mixed reactions, including a break from the top GOP senator who favors continued regulation instead of undoing the law, and caution from the Attorney General regarding the cost of reimbursing hundreds of licensees. < Back Top GOP Oklahoma Senator Breaks With Governor Over Call To End Medical Marijuana Program At The Ballot Feb 9, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A top Oklahoma GOP lawmaker is breaking with the governor over his recent proposal to have voters revisit the state’s medical marijuana law and, ultimately, “shut it down.” While Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton (R) initially expressed openness to the idea, he said he’s given it more thought and determined it’d be “really hard to completely undo” legalization and unfair to licensed medical cannabis operators who “invested their life savings into this program” and are “trying to do this for the Oklahomans that need that product—not for recreational, but for actual medicinal purposes.” “It’s hard to unring that bell,” he said. “What I’m going to suggest to the governor is that we don’t run a state question on that, but instead we continue to push the regulations [and] we continue to regulate the industry.” “What we got was this cartel-infested rural Oklahoma that was really, really the center of illegal marijuana in the nation,” Paxton said. “We have taken a big bite out of that, and we’re going to continue to work on it.” He added that he’d “give the attorney general’s office credit as well,” as they’ve worked “very hard on it and continue to drive the illegal element out of the state.” Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) was asked this week about the governor’s call to have voters revisit the state’s medical marijuana program, and he said he’d “love” to see the state’s medical marijuana program wiped out. However, he cautioned that doing so would mean reimbursing the hundreds of licensees participating in the market because the state would be “taking” a revenue source away from them. The governor’s push for a reevaluation of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana law has drawn mixed reactions from top lawmakers and officials. Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt (D), for example, said she’s “not into revisiting state questions,” and lawmakers should “trust the people, and we should actually implement them as well.” “This legislature, before our time, could have made a decision to put guardrails in place before this state question passed,” the senator said. “Instead, they stuck their head in the sand and let that question pass and be mayhem.” Chris Anoatubby, the lieutenant governor of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma, aligned himself with Stitt’s position, stating that the medical marijuana program as currently implemented has “been a problem all over Oklahoma.” He added that he’d “absolutely” support “reforming” the cannabis law. During his speech on Monday, the governor complained that the state has “more dispensaries than we do pharmacies,” adding that marijuana retailers “hide an industry that enables cartel activity, human trafficking, and foreign influence in our state.” While regulators and law enforcement have “done incredible work to hold back the tide of illegal activity,” Stitt said, the industry is “plagued by foreign criminal interests and bad actors, making it nearly impossible to rein in.” “We can’t put a band-aid on a broken bone,” he said. “Knowing what we know, it’s time to let Oklahomans bring safety and sanity back to their neighborhoods. Send the marijuana issue back to the vote of the people and shut it down.” While the governor’s rhetoric signals he may be interested in seeing the medical cannabis industry shuttered altogether, it’s not clear what exactly he wants voters to decide on and his office has not released specific language of a proposed ballot measure. Back in 2022, Stitt similarly used his State of the State address as an opportunity to dig at the voter-approved medical marijuana law, arguing that residents were misled by proponents of the ballot initiative. Meanwhile, in November, Oklahoma activists withdrew an adult-use marijuana legalization initiative that they’d hoped to place on the state’s 2026 ballot. After a short but aggressive signature push to secure ballot placement, Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) ultimately did not turn in its petitions by the deadline, according to the secretary of state’s office. ORCA said following the governor’s speech that the call for an end to the medical cannabis program is “simply an admission of his administration’s failure.” “While we were busy advocating for common sense regulation, his appointees were busy importing thousands of illegal [Chinese Communist Party] grows,” the group said.”Fortunately, the Feds picked up prosecution.. because they weren’t getting held accountable by the State.” “Fortunately, [Stitt] has no power here. It will take a vote of both the House and Senate to propose a vote to cancel SQ 788,” they said.”As we all move forward we must continue to be forward thinking, not backward acting. We look forward to talking and working with lawmakers, now and in the future.” *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Meanwhile, law enforcement leaders with the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs and Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs have been raising concerns about cannabis. Also in Oklahoma, lawmakers in March advanced a bill aimed at protecting gun rights of state-registered medical marijuana patients, although federal law still bars cannabis users from owning firearms regardless of their patient status. Another state bill filed last year by a GOP legislator would criminalize the use of medical cannabis during pregnancy. The post Top GOP Oklahoma Senator Breaks With Governor Over Call To End Medical Marijuana Program At The Ballot appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Despite Illinois's legalization of marijuana and creation of pathways for record-clearing, many eligible individuals face significant delays and uncertainty in having their cannabis-related criminal records officially expunged or sealed. This backlog is attributed to factors like a lack of awareness and long wait times, creating a "second chance gap" that the state hopes to narrow with the future implementation of the Clean Slate Act. < Back People With Illinois Marijuana Convictions Face Long Delays In Expunging And Sealing Records Feb 10, 2026 Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“Just as efficient and on time they are when taking you to court and getting you locked up and taking you to the bullpen, it should be [that way] on the other side, too.”* *By Kaitlin Bender-Thomas, Capital News Illinois* For Illinoisan Roosevelt Myles, a marijuana conviction from the 1980s became part of a criminal record that’s followed him for decades. Myles spent 28 years in prison for murder before a judge vacated his conviction on appeal and granted him a certificate of innocence, finding that no physical evidence linked him to the killing. By the time Myles was released from prison in 2020, Illinois’s legal landscape regarding marijuana had shifted dramatically. The state legalized adult recreational use and possession of small amounts of marijuana under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and created pathways for people to clear certain cannabis-related offenses from their records. Myles was among those who benefited from the state’s reforms, which were designed, in part, to address the harm caused to some by the war on drugs. Last fall, with the help of attorneys at New Leaf Illinois, an online portal that helps people clear their marijuana records, he successfully petitioned to have his marijuana record sealed and his wrongful murder conviction expunged. Months earlier, Myles had been denied a job working with children because of his criminal record, making the court’s decision feel like a turning point after what he described as hitting “rock bottom.” “It was a great feeling,” Myles said of the expungement that took five years to happen. Statewide data, however, suggest that most people don’t follow through. According to the Paper Prisons Initiative, a legal research group, an estimated 2.2 million people in Illinois were eligible for expungement or record sealing in 2021, but only about 10 percent had filed petitions. Legal experts refer to this disparity as the “second chance gap,” and they attribute it to a combination of factors, including a lack of awareness, fear of the legal system, filing costs and long wait times. However, they say this gap may narrow as Illinois prepares to implement the Clean Slate Act, signed into law earlier this year, which will automatically seal nonviolent criminal records for over 1.7 million adults beginning in 2029. Not all lawmakers supported the measure. Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, raised concerns that automatic sealing would limit access to information for families and employers, particularly in cases involving financial exploitation of the elderly. “The family member who’s hiring to look after their loved one is shielded from that information,” McClure said. Barbara Bertini, director of pro bono and community partnerships at Legal Aid Chicago, said under the current system, it can take up to a year for a sealing or expungement petition to be granted once it is filed. But as Myles’s experience shows, the process doesn’t end once a judge signs an order. Although his sealing was granted in October 2025, Myles said recently he has yet to receive any documents from the Illinois State Police confirming that his record has been updated. According to Illinois Legal Aid, the State Police and other law enforcement agencies have 60 days from the date they receive a court order to comply. For many it can take much longer. The State Police are responsible for updating the central criminal history database and sending a confirmation letter once a record has been expunged or sealed. Until that happens, the record may still appear in background checks. “The day you get convicted, it’s on your record. They got it in, they put it in the database, and everything. So what’s so hard about them taking it off?” Myles said. “It’s sad…you’re still fighting for something, and you have no control over it.” *An emotional toll* Others navigating the expungement and sealing process report similar delays. Vincent Bolton, who grew up on Chicago’s west side, said he has spent years trying to move past a series of marijuana-related arrests that began when he was around 18. “I can’t even count how many times I’ve been arrested for weed,” Bolton said. A judge granted orders to expunge and seal Bolton’s cannabis cases early last year. Nearly a year later, Bolton says his record remains in “limbo” as he has yet to receive official confirmation that it has been cleared. While he said he expected the process to take some time, he didn’t anticipate a delay of this length. This prolonged uncertainty, Bolton said, has taken an emotional toll. “At the time of you doing the process, you feel like you accomplished something,” Bolton said. “But when you don’t start hearing back, it kind of just dims your light a little bit.” Both Myles’s and Bolton’s experiences come as the federal government moves to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug—a shift that would expand research and formally acknowledge its accepted medical use and lower risk of abuse. However, legal experts say this change will not affect eligibility or timelines for expungement or sealing processes in Illinois, as record-clearing is governed entirely by state law. Bertini said eligibility depends on what happened in the case, such as whether it resulted in a conviction, not how marijuana is classified federally. She also said she and her team have not experienced resistance from Cook County judges when it comes to clearing cannabis cases. However, she has heard from other practitioners that judges in more rural counties tend to take a harsher stance. “I think we’re quite fortunate in Cook County that the judges don’t see an issue with it,” Bertini said. Josh Niewoehner, supervising attorney for the New Leaf Cannabis Expungement Project at CARPLS Legal Aid, says the federal reclassification could be cited in contested cases, particularly in those rural counties where the state objects more frequently. He added that the move could build momentum for broader record-clearing reforms nationwide. “I think what it’s going to do is create more exposure,” Niewoehner said. “It sounds like most of the country’s on board with it, and it’s going to allow, hopefully, for other states to get on board like Illinois has been on board, with allowing for people to expunge and seal criminal records for something that is heading towards national legalization.” Capitol News Illinois reached out to the State Police to ask what may be contributing to delays in processing expungement and record-sealing orders. The agency did not immediately respond. Legal experts are hopeful the recently enacted Clean Slate Act in Illinois will help streamline the process and help mitigate the record-clearing backlog. Yet, despite recent legal developments at both the state and federal levels, tangible relief remains elusive for people like Myles and Bolton, who are still awaiting answers. “Just as efficient and on time they are when taking you to court and getting you locked up and taking you to the bullpen, it should be [that way] on the other side, too,” Bolton said. *This article first appeared on Capitol News Illinois and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.* *Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.* The post People With Illinois Marijuana Convictions Face Long Delays In Expunging And Sealing Records appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

An Oregon bill, Senate Bill 1548, proposes banning the sale of individual cannabis edibles containing more than 10 milligrams of THC to prevent accidental poisoning in children, a policy supported by doctors who cite success in Washington State but opposed by cannabis industry representatives who favor an education-focused approach. < Back Oregon Bill Would Set 10 Milligram THC Cap for Cannabis Edibles Feb 11, 2026 Graham Abbott Ganjapreneur Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link An Oregon bill would ban the sale of individual cannabis edibles containing more than 10 milligrams of THC, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reports. The proposal, Senate Bill 1548, is designed to prevent cases of children finding and eating a single edible containing a massive dose of cannabinoids, with some current products containing upwards of 50 or even 100 milligrams of THC. Data from the American Public Health Association suggests that about one-third of cannabis-related calls to the Oregon Poison Center were for children aged 0-5 years old. The 10 milligram cap would apply to individually packaged cannabis edibles; packages of edibles would be allowed to contain more than the limit, so long as no one piece contains over 10 milligrams of THC. Four doctors testified in support of the legislation, while four cannabis industry representatives testified against it. Dr. July Dilley noted to the committee that Oregon’s neighbor Washington adopted a similar policy in 2017, which was credited with 75% fewer hospitalizations and 50% fewer calls to poison centers for cannabis poisonings among children. Gabe Parton Lee, an attorney representing the Oregon edibles manufacturer Wyld, called for lawmakers to table the proposal “so that we can actually come back for a solution towards education that prioritizes what cannabis products are, how to responsibly consume them, and how to responsibly store them.” < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by New Mexico marijuana businesses against U.S. Customs and Border Protection over the seizure of state-legal cannabis, ruling that marijuana is "contraband per se" under federal law, which means the businesses lacked a cognizable property interest and were not entitled to due process protections. The court sided with CBP's authority to enforce federal prohibition, a policy that intensified in 2024 and drew legislative pushback and criticism from New Mexico's governor. < Back Federal Judge Dismisses Marijuana Businesses’ Lawsuit Challenging CBP Seizures Of State-Legal Products Feb 11, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over allegations from New Mexico marijuana businesses that claimed the agency unconstitutionally seized state-legal cannabis products and detained industry workers. More than a year after CBP moved to dismiss the suit, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico issued an opinion and order on Monday siding with the agency, rejecting all four claims of constitutional violations under the Fifth and Tenth Amendment. Judge Kenneth Gonzales said the eight New Mexico marijuana businesses who jointly sued CBP over the searches and property seizures in 2024 failed to establish procedural due process violations because those protections do not apply to “property that is contraband per se,” which includes cannabis because “Congress has decreed explicitly that Schedule I controlled substances are ‘deemed contraband and seized and summarily forfeited to the United States.'” “Because Plaintiffs lacked a cognizable property interest in the marijuana products, they were not entitled to post-forfeiture notice or a hearing to challenge the seizure of those products,” the order states, adding that marijuana “remains contraband under federal law notwithstanding evolving enforcement policies or prospective regulatory changes.” In an earlier filing, CBP put emphasis on that argument, asserting that as long as marijuana remains federally prohibited, border agents are within their statutory right to disregard state law and seize the property—and that the limited protections that states with marijuana programs enjoy under a congressional rider and Justice Department discretionary policies don’t apply to CBP, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Plaintiffs also “claim rests on the assertion that Defendants diverted enforcement resources to seize state-legal cannabis products in New Mexico rather than prioritizing border enforcement, as Defendants do in other states,” the judge said in the order, which was first reported by Law360. “That allegation, even if true, does not support a selective enforcement claim,” he wrote. “Plaintiffs identify no similarly situated individuals or businesses who were treated differently and allege no facts suggesting that Defendants acted with impermissible motives. Either deficiency is fatal.” CBP, in its original motion to dismiss, made a series of more nuanced challenges to the complaint’s allegations, including about the seizure of non-cannabis assets such as cash and vehicles they used to transport the marijuana. The agency said the vehicle issue was moot because the property was “returned to Plaintiffs before this action was filed, so Plaintiffs lack standing to seek relief stemming from the seizures of those vehicles.” The court ultimately agreed with that position. Beyond that, the government contested plaintiffs’ argument that the federal government’s “hands-off” approach to state-level marijuana reform was relevant to the case at hand. The agencies simply said that, regardless of past DOJ and Treasury Department guidance or informal policy precedent, there’s nothing currently codified in law that bars DHS and CBP from continuing to enforce federal prohibition. In the original lawsuit, the cannabis businesses also detailed multiple CBP encounters where employees were detained, at time for hours on end, without being charged with any specific crimes. The agency didn’t address the nature of the detainments, and it simply maintained its legal authority to hold the workers. The controversy over the CBP seizures caught the attention of some in Congress. For example, Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) sought to amend appropriations legislation covering DHS by explicitly preventing U.S. border patrol agents from using funds to seize marijuana from state-licensed businesses. In 2024, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) could be heard saying on a leaked recording that she was “offended” when the secretary of the DHS reacted to her concern about the recent surge in CBP seizures of marijuana from legal operators in her state by saying, “Who cares? They make a lot of money.” The governor also said on the call that CBP officials were trying to justify the interdictions of marijuana from state-legal businesses at interior checkpoints, primarily around the Las Cruces area, as a necessary consequence of seizing illicit fentanyl. However, as industry stakeholders have pointed out, the spike in cannabis seizures seemed to be largely isolated to New Mexico, even though other states like Arizona and California also have legal cannabis operators near the Mexico border. Beginning in 2024, the agency seemed to take a more proactive approach to enforcing federal prohibition, taking hundreds of pounds of cannabis at the checkpoints inside the state. CBP is able to carry out its activities within 100 miles of the U.S. border. CBP’s actions against state-legal marijuana business has also received pushback from other members in Congress. *Read the federal court’s ruling in the CBP marijuana seizure case below:* *Photo elements courtesy of rawpixel and Philip Steffan.* The post Federal Judge Dismisses Marijuana Businesses’ Lawsuit Challenging CBP Seizures Of State-Legal Products appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Widespread discrepancies exist between county election supervisors' signature counts and the state's tallies, leaving the legalization campaign short of the required signatures amid an ongoing lawsuit. < Back Florida Officials Miss Counting 54,000+ Signatures for Cannabis Legalization Petition Feb 10, 2026 Staff Cannabis Business Times Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link County supervisors of elections’ websites show widespread discrepancies from the state’s signature tallies, but the legalization campaign remains short amid a lawsuit. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Specialty rolling papers and wraps are now a high-margin category, appealing to customers seeking a story, statement, or sensory upgrade. Retailers should merchandise these products as lifestyle items, using curated, boutique displays, pairing them with accessories like lighters and trays, and grouping them by "vibe" (e.g., luxury, botanical) for easy customer understanding. Key strategies to boost sales include creating "micro-collections," offering "build-your-roll" kits, and using a rotating "featured wrap of the week" to keep the selection fresh. < Back 5 Specialty Wraps and Papers that Turn a Small Shelf into Bigger Margins Feb 12, 2026 Taylor Engle MG Magazine Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Rolling papers and wraps are no longer merely convenient point-of-purchase buys. Specialty papers, artisanal wraps, and oversized cones have transformed the category into a high-margin opportunity. Why ‘uncommon’ papers sell Uncommon options speak directly to customers who want more than just function, attracting those who seek a story, statement, or sensory upgrade to their ritual. They’re impulse-buy gold when displayed creatively and marketed with intention. For retailers, the key is to treat the products like lifestyle items. Pair them with complementary accessories, spotlight their origin stories, and use signage or digital content to highlight unique qualities. The right product at the right time can give shoppers another reason to spend with you. How to merchandise wraps like lifestyle accessories Shine 24k gold papers [image: Gold leaf rolling paper beside gold jewelry on a white background]Shine’s 24k gold leaf papers turn the roll into a statement piece—and a giftable add-on. (Photo: Shine) Shine was born at the crossroads of celebration and luxury. Since 2013, the company’s gold leaf papers have turned smoking into a statement. Smooth hemp paper underlies edible gold leaf, which doesn’t interfere with the burn but *does *leave behind golden ashes. Each session becomes a subtle expression of personality with a hint of extravagance. *Marketing tip: *Treat Shine gold papers like a lifestyle accessory. Position them alongside luxury lighters, designer grinders, or curated gift sets. Highlight the “golden ashes” experience in the display or signage. Customers are drawn to products that feel unique. Million Bananas organic leaf wraps [image: Banana leaf wraps stacked to show natural texture and color variation]Million Bananas’ banana-leaf wraps offer a natural-looking alternative with strong “story” appeal. (Photo: Million Bananas) Inspired by traditional Thai craftsmanship, Million Bananas Organic Leaf Wraps are an eco-conscious alternative to conventional papers. Each banana leaf is meticulously hand-processed over a period of forty-eight days, during which it undergoes slow drying, fermentation, and curing to ensure durability and a smooth burn. Made from 100-percent organic, non-GMO, vegan materials, these wraps provide a natural, unprocessed experience. *Marketing tip:* Position these wraps as a premium, sustainable option for discerning customers. Highlight the artisanal craftsmanship and eco-friendly credentials in-store and online, and consider offering them in curated gift sets alongside other luxury smoking accessories to appeal to sustainability-minded consumers. Papers + Ink custom-printed organic rolling papers [image: Three custom-printed pre-roll cones held in a hand with patterned designs]Custom prints create easy limited editions and collaborations retailers can merchandise. (Photo: Papers + Ink) Papers + Ink has redefined the art of rolling with its custom-printed organic rolling papers. Each sheet is crafted from organic unbleached hemp and printed with non-toxic vegetable-based colorings. Available in a variety of colors and themes, these papers cater to every taste and occasion; whether stores want to personalize merch for a special event or add a unique touch to their product line, this brand custom work stands out. *Marketing tip:* Leverage the customizable nature of these papers to create exclusive offerings. Consider limited-edition designs or collaborations with local artists to enhance the appeal. Also highlight the eco-friendly materials and the artisanal craftsmanship to attract environmentally conscious consumers seeking personalized luxury. Blazy Susan rose wraps [image: Pink wrap held above a pink rolling tray with rose wrap packaging]A floral, boutique-leaning wrap that sells on color, vibe, and sensory cues. (Photo: Blazy Susan) Blazy Susan’s Rose Wraps are a floral-infused upgrade in the world of cannabis smoking accessories, made from wood-based papers delicately blended with natural rose extracts to imbue each session with a subtle floral aroma. These vegan, slow-burning wraps stick without a gum line, so they’re both elegant and easy to use. Available in single packs and multi-wrap boxes, the stylish pink tone really brings the rose vibes home. *Marketing tip: *Rose Wraps are a sensory and aesthetic upgrade. Set up an in-store display featuring soft pink visuals, botanical accents (like dried roses), and sample scent strips to let shoppers experience the aroma firsthand. Pair the wraps with sleek rolling trays or elegant accessories to elevate their appeal as a giftable, boutique item. Bonus points for weaving in phrases like “a bouquet in every smoke” or “floral sophistication meets ritual” to capture the emotive value of the wraps. Botani tea leaf wraps [image: Brown pre-roll cones arranged in a row on a wooden surface]Botani’s tea leaf wraps bring a richer texture and natural look for connoisseur shoppers. (Image: Botani) Botani’s products are rooted in more than 400 years of papermaking expertise, reimagined for today’s smoking culture. The company’s approach marries sustainability with sensory design, using premium tea leaves to craft papers that feel as good as they smoke. Tea leaves add a rich texture, heavier hand-feel, and subtle natural aroma that enhances the flower. *Marketing tip:* Spotlight Botani as a lifestyle brand rooted in craftsmanship and sustainability. Create a tactile in-store display that lets customers see and feel the papers before purchase, or highlight the tea leaf wrappers as a unique upgrade for connoisseurs. For online marketing, emphasize the sensory qualities that set these apart from standard rolling papers: aroma, texture, and natural color. Quick display ideas that move units Specialty papers and wraps sell best when customers can *see* what makes them different: texture, color, sheen, and “that’s not your usual paper” novelty. Treat the set like a giftable accessory category, not a dusty add-on. *Make it a micro-collection*. Create a small “uncommon wraps” vignette (one tray, one riser, five SKUs max) instead of scattering items across the accessories wall. A tight assortment reads curated and premium. *Merchandise by “vibe,” not by brand.* Group by a simple shopper logic — *luxury (gold), botanical (tea/rose), natural leaf (banana), custom/limited (printed).* Shoppers understand the story in two seconds. *Open a display-only sample (where allowed).* If your rules permit, keep one *unusable* sample behind the counter or in a sealed display so customers can see scale and texture without handling product. *Bundle to lift basket size.* Pair specialty wraps with a “build-your-roll” add-on set: tips, a mini tray, and a lighter or matchbook. Even a simple “pick one wrap plus one tip” prompt increases attachment. *Use a rotating “featured wrap of the week.”* This is an easy way to keep the category feeling fresh without carrying twenty SKUs. Rotate one hero product weekly and cross-merch it at checkout. *Place once at checkout, once in lifestyle.* If you can duplicate the display, do it. Checkout catches impulse buyers; a lifestyle shelf catches browsers who want “something special.” ------------------------------ Let’s talk wraps: your questions, answered 1. What makes specialty papers and wraps a high-margin category? They’re small-ticket items with strong “trade-up” appeal when the material, story, or sensory experience feels premium. 2. How should dispensaries display premium wraps and cones? Use boutique merchandising: clean risers, tight assortment, “what makes this different” callouts, and pairing with lighters/grinders/trays. 3. Do customers actually care about materials like tea leaf or banana leaf? Yes — because texture, aroma, and perceived naturalness create a clear reason to try something new. 4. What’s the easiest way to drive add-on sales with rolling papers? 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Hawaii House bills aimed at legalizing marijuana are effectively dead for the 2026 session, as key lawmakers, including House Speaker Nadine Nakamura, cite a lack of sufficient support within the legislature to pass them. Although proposals, including one to put the issue before voters, stalled, the state did advance other cannabis-related measures, such as expediting expungements for past marijuana offenses, expanding medical marijuana caregiver cultivation, and finalizing rules for medical marijuana dispensaries to sell more products. < Back Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bills Are Likely Dead For 2026 Session, Key Lawmakers Say Feb 11, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link A pair of Hawaii House bills aimed at legalizing marijuana in the state are effectively dead for the 2026 session, key lawmakers say. Despite renewed hopes that the proposals—including one from House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee Chairman David Tarnas (D) that would have put the issue of legalization before voters at the ballot—would advance this year, the sponsor and House Speaker Nadine Nakamura (D) say there isn’t enough support within the legislature to pass them this year. “We’re the same members from last year,” Nakamura told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Friday, “and when we checked around, it didn’t sound like it would change anyone’s mind.” “It’s just not a clear-cut ‘let’s do it,’” she said, adding that legislators “represent 1.4 million people” across the state, and “the constituencies are so different and they have to represent their constituencies.” The speaker said an informal head count of House lawmakers that leadership conducted last month revealed no clear signs that the general sentiment toward legalization had meaningfully changed. “The feedback we were getting from members is that this doesn’t rise to the level of a constitutional amendment where we’re changing the way government operates,” Nakamura said. “This is more of an issue that should be addressed within the body.” *If the legislature agreed to advance the latest legalization plan, voters would see this on their November ballots:* “Shall the Constitution of the State of Hawaii be amended to: (1) Authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess personal-use amounts of cannabis; and (2) Require the legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State?” If a majority of voters approved the ballot measure, cannabis legalization would take effect on July 1, 2027. Tarnas, for his part, said he believes “the bill we put out this year addressed the concerns better than the bill last year.” “So I think we got more votes from our internal polling but it’s not enough. So I still need to keep working on it,” he said. “I’m being courteously persistent. I think it’s incumbent upon me to continue the conversation in a productive way and a collaborative way to address the concerns of House members and the concerns of the chairs of those committees that have referred the bill.” A Senate version of the legislation is still technically in play, but the same political dynamics on the House side would still complicate its path to passage if it were to cross over to that chamber. Karen O’Keefe, state policies director at the Marijuana Policy Project, told Marijuana Moment on Monday that the Hawaii House “is not only blocking legalization against the wishes of those it represents, but it is also depriving voters of the transparency needed to hold their lawmakers accountable.” “Last year, instead of allowing a floor vote on legalization, the House sent legalization back to committees it had already passed due to a lack of ‘consensus,'” she said. “This deprived voters of the knowledge of where their representatives stood. Now, it appears poised to kill a voter-referral and a legalization trigger bill, with no committee hearings or votes.” “Hawai’i voters deserve a chance to legalize cannabis if their lawmakers are unwilling to do so. And they deserve to know which lawmakers are responsible for their continued criminalization,” O’Keefe said. “We hope the Senate has more respect for liberty, democracy, and transparency.” State officials last month released a report on the potential economic impact of recreational marijuana legalization in the state, including revenue implications related to domestic and international tourism. All told, researchers said survey data and comparative analyses indicate that Hawaii could see anywhere from $46-$90 million in monthly marijuana sales by year five of implementation, after accounting for a maximum 15 percent tax rate on cannabis products. Hawaii’s Senate last year narrowly defeated a proposal that would have increased fivefold the amount of cannabis that a person could possess without risk of criminal charges. Had the measure become law, it would have increased the amount of cannabis decriminalized in Hawaii from the current 3 grams up to 15 grams. Possession of any amount of marijuana up to that 15-gram limit would have been classified as a civil violation, punishable by a fine of $130. A Senate bill that would have legalized marijuana for adults, meanwhile, ultimately stalled for the session. That measure, SB 1613, failed to make it out of committee by a legislative deadline. While advocates felt there was sufficient support for the legalization proposal in the Senate, it’s widely believed that House lawmakers would have ultimately scuttled the measure, as they did last February with a legalization companion bill, HB 1246. In 2024, a Senate-passed legalization bill also fizzled out in the House. Last year’s House vote to stall the bill came just days after approval from a pair of committees at a joint hearing. Ahead of that hearing, the panels received nearly 300 pages of testimony, including from state agencies, advocacy organizations and members of the public. Green signed separate legislation last year to allow medical marijuana caregivers to grow marijuana on behalf of up to five patients rather than the current one. And in July, the governor signed another bill that establishes a number of new rules around hemp products in Hawaii, including a requirement that distributors and retailers obtain a registration from the Department of Health. Lawmakers also sent a bill to the governor that would help speed the expungement process for people hoping to clear their records of past marijuana-related offenses—a proposal Green signed into law last April. That measure, HB 132, from Tarnas, is intended to expedite expungements happening through a pilot program signed into law in 2024 by Green. Specifically, it will remove a distinction between marijuana and other Schedule V drugs for the purposes of the expungement program. The bill’s proponents said the current wording of the law forces state officials to comb through thousands of criminal records manually in order to identify which are eligible for expungement under the pilot program. Meanwhile, in November, Hawaii officials finalized rules that will allow medical marijuana dispensaries to sell an expanded assortment of products for patients—including dry herb vaporizers, rolling papers and grinders—while revising the state code to clarify that cannabis oils and concentrates can be marketed for inhalation. The department also affirmed its support for federal marijuana rescheduling—a policy change that President Donald Trump ordered to be completed expeditiously but has yet to come to fruition. Meanwhile, Hawaii lawmakers recently advanced a bill to allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana at health facilities. *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* Regulators are also launching a series of courses designed to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals about medical marijuana as the state’s cannabis program expands. The underlying medical marijuana expansion bill signed by the governor in late June, in addition to allowing more patients to more easily access cannabis, also contains a provision that advocates find problematic. Before lawmakers sent the legislation to Green, a conference committee revised the plan, inserting a provision to allow DOH to access medical marijuana patient records held by doctors for any reason whatsoever. *Photo courtesy of Chris Wallis // Side Pocket Images.* The post Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bills Are Likely Dead For 2026 Session, Key Lawmakers Say appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. 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South Dakota Senators rejected two bills that would have repealed the state's medical marijuana program upon federal rescheduling and set strict THC potency limits for patients. < Back South Dakota Senators Reject Bills To Repeal Medical Marijuana Program After Federal Rescheduling And Limit THC Potency Feb 11, 2026 Kyle Jaeger Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link South Dakota lawmakers have rejected a pair of bills that would have ended the state’s medical marijuana program if the plant is federally rescheduled and to set strict THC potency caps on cannabis products for patients. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday took up both measures from Sen. John Carley (R), rejecting the medical marijuana repeal bill in a 7-0 vote and the potency proposal in a 6-1 vote. Under the first bill, South Dakota’s voter-approved medical cannabis program would have been eliminated 90 days after the federal government finalized the rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA)—a policy change that’s actively in the works, as President Donald Trump in December ordered that process to be expeditiously completed. “Rescheduling cannabis from Schedule l to Schedule lll does not make medical cannabis accessible nationwide,” the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) said in an action alert ahead of the vote. “It is cruel and cynical to marry the two issues and eliminate a program 70 percent of voters enacted, just as federal law recognizes the efficacy of medical cannabis.” “If SB 181 passed, South Dakota’s medical cannabis program would strip legal protections and safe access from 18,000 patients,” it said. “Forty states have medical programs. None have repealed their state’s medical cannabis programs.” In testimony to the committee, the state Department of Health voiced opposition to the legislation. Carley’s other bill would have made it so medical cannabis products available to patients couldn’t exceed 5 percent THC for oils or 60 percent for liquid concentrates. The Senate panel also soundly defeated that proposal. “The THC potency cap is not based on scientific research for what is best for medical patients,” MPP said. “This would deprive patients of the products that work best for them.” *— Marijuana Moment is tracking hundreds of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. Patreon supporters pledging at least $25/month get access to our interactive maps, charts and hearing calendar so they don’t miss any developments.* *Learn more about our marijuana bill tracker and become a supporter on Patreon to get access. —* These votes come weeks after senators separately voted not to take up a measure to ban intoxicating hemp cannabinoid products. Also last month, the House Health and Human Services Committee rejected a bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals and hospices. Around this time last year, Rep. Travis Ismay (R) attempted to repeal the state’s medical marijuana program, but his proposal was also defeated in committee. *Photo courtesy of Philip Steffan.* The post South Dakota Senators Reject Bills To Repeal Medical Marijuana Program After Federal Rescheduling And Limit THC Potency appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

Ohioans for Cannabis Choice is collecting over 248,000 signatures by a March 19 deadline to get a referendum on the November ballot that would block Senate Bill 56, a new law that modifies the state's recreational marijuana rules and bans intoxicating hemp products. The bill, which reduces THC concentration caps, prohibits public smoking, and criminalizes bringing out-of-state marijuana into Ohio, is opposed by activists, hemp farmers, and business owners who argue it will harm patients and abolish competition. < Back Ohio Activists Launch Signature Drive For Referendum To Block Marijuana And Hemp Restrictions Feb 11, 2026 Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“We have a ground swell and folks are angry. [Politicians] hate the fact that people spoke and now they’re trying to re-criminalize cannabis and ban products.”* *By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal* Ohioans for Cannabis Choice are starting to collect signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to block a new law that will change the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products. But they are up against a March 19 deadline. They need more than 248,000 signatures to get on the November 3 ballot. The group will also need 3 percent of an individual county’s gubernatorial turnout in 44 of Ohio’s 88 counties. Despite the looming deadline, Joey Ellwood, a hemp farmer in Tuscarawas County, is confident they will get the needed signatures to get the referendum on the ballot. “We have a ground swell and folks are angry,” he said. “[Politicians] hate the fact that people spoke and now they’re trying to re-criminalize cannabis and ban products, and we’re not going to stand for that.” Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost initially rejected the referendum’s summary language, but approved it last week after Ohioans for Cannabis Choice made changes to the langauge. “We are on a limited timeline,” Ellwood said. “The attorney general took a significant amount of time to go through that, which put us up against it.” Ohio Senate Bill 56—set to take effect March 20—will reduce the THC levels in adult-use marijuana extracts from a maximum of 90 percent down to a maximum of 70 percent, cap THC levels in adult-use flower to 35 percent, and prohibit smoking in most public places. It prohibits possessing marijuana in anything outside of its original packaging and criminalizes bringing legal marijuana from another state back to Ohio. The legislation also requires drivers to store marijuana in the trunk of their car while driving. Ohioans voted to legalize marijuana in 2023, recreational sales started in August 2024, and sales totaled more than $836 million in 2025. The legislation would also ban intoxicating hemp products. “I have many patients that have maintained their sobriety from drugs and alcohol due to CBD and CBD-combined products,” said Dr. Bridget Williams, a board-certified family physician. “I also have a lot of patients that have been able to maintain sobriety by using cannabis related products, CBD, and THC for social interaction.” She founded Green Harvest Health, an Ohio medical cannabis clinic. “You have to consider that if we do not allow these opportunities to continue, we will have patients that will no longer have an option for their stress or the sleep issues they might experience,” Williams said. Wesley Bryant, owner of 420 Craft Beverage in Cleveland, said he supports regulation, testing, age-gating products, and having a proper licensing framework. His business employs 20 people. “That’s 20 families that I employ,” he said. “What am I supposed to do on March 19, when I have to look at these 20 families and tell them, you can no longer work here, not because we failed as a business, but because the government failed us.” On the federal level, Congress voted in November to ban products that contain 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container when they voted to reopen the government. Previously, the 2018 Farm Bill said hemp can be grown legally if it contains less than 0.3 percent THC. There is a one-year implementation delay for the federal hemp ban, but states can create their own regulatory framework before then. “I actually do not see a ban coming in November,” Bryant said. “What I see is a regulatory framework that’s been sorely missed from the jump start of the farm bill, so I think that that is coming.” Ohio Cannabis Coalition and Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol—the group behind Issue 2 on the 2023 ballot—oppose the attempted referendum. “I don’t want to bash my counterparts,” Bryant said when asked about opposition from Ohio’s marijuana industry. “That’s not what I’m here to do. What I will say is they have a limited license program. It is in their best interest to abolish competition, and with S.B. 56, that’s what you have, abolition of competition.” The last referendum that passed in Ohio was when voters overturned an anti-collective bargaining law in 2011. *This story was first published by Ohio Capital Journal.* The post Ohio Activists Launch Signature Drive For Referendum To Block Marijuana And Hemp Restrictions appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. 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Nevada's cannabis sales fell by 8.6% due to price reductions and the strength of the illegal market, although the state's education fund still received a $96 million boost. < Back Nevada cannabis sales drop 8.6% but education fund gets $96M boost Feb 10, 2026 Margaret Jackson MJbizDaily Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Industry experts say sales declined for several reasons, including price reductions and the strength of Nevada’s illegal cannabis market. Nevada cannabis sales drop 8.6% but education fund gets $96M boost is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. This hybrid (Apples & Bananas x Eye Candy) swept the 2023 East Coast Zalympix with "Gassiest," "Best Terps," and runner-up "Best Overall," proving Maine Trees' cultivation prowess. The Flowery's locations across Florida make it accessible, and the jar's contents d Air Mail by Fade Co. - Story Dispensary (Silver Spring, Maryland) Receiving a package of Air Mail from Fade Co. at Story Dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, felt like getting a first-class dispatch from the clouds—sealed with a stamp of sophistication and ready to take my senses on a transcontinental journey. The dispensary's seamless service, with staff offering winged wisdom on strains, paired perfectly with Silver Spring's dynamic pulse of urban elegance and green spaces. Unsealing the jar at home, I was greeted by robust, resin-laden Cookies Gary Payton & Velvetz Dual Chamber Terp Vape - Takoma Wellness Center The Cookies Dual Chamber 3-in-1 cannabis terp vape is an innovative and intriguing addition to the vaping scene at Takoma Wellness Center... 1 2 3 4 5

An Arkansas Supreme Court ruling affirmed that state lawmakers can amend citizen-led constitutional amendments, including the medical marijuana program, with a two-thirds vote, causing uncertainty for patients and prompting a proposed ballot measure to restore exclusive voter authority over such amendments. While some lawmakers suggest this power will be used sparingly for necessary adjustments, citizens worry it could lead to rolling back access or gutting the popular programs. < Back Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling Could Let Lawmakers Roll Back Medical Marijuana Access Feb 7, 2026 Marijuana Moment Marijuana Moment Article Link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link *“The thing that bothers me the most is they applied it retroactively, not prospectively. They upended 115 years of work by the people of the state of Arkansas on these initiatives.”* *By Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate* Emily Williams struggled to find medication that alleviated chemotherapy side effects like nausea and loss of appetite following her 2010 cancer diagnosis. Eventually, she tried marijuana and it provided relief. “I was just grateful,” she said. “I just felt grateful.” The experience prompted the Fayetteville retiree to advocate for a citizen-led constitutional amendment voters approved in 2016 to create Arkansas’ medical marijuana program. That program has since grown into a billion-dollar industry, with more than 115,000 patients using marijuana to treat conditions from Crohn’s disease to post-traumatic stress disorder. But an obscure legal fight over who can change citizen-led amendments to Arkansas’ Constitution casts uncertainty on the program’s future. The court ruling is part of a nationwide battle playing out in states like Missouri and Nebraska over citizen-led ballot measures. Arkansas is one of 24 states that allows citizens to propose state laws, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Since the state’s first dispensary opened in 2019, thousands of Arkansans have accessed the program, including Christopher Duffy, a 35-year-old Fayetteville resident who said medical marijuana helped his anxiety and sobriety. Duffy said he’d remain committed to sobriety if marijuana becomes less accessible, but he worries about others. “I’m lucky to have such a support system where were things to get tough or I started struggling, I could reach out,” he said. “There are those that don’t have that and I fear for them.” Williams, 69, is afraid of losing access to medical marijuana, which she uses to manage ongoing complications from her illness. “If I am not able to use this, my life would be completely, negatively impacted,” she said. These concerns were sparked by the Arkansas Supreme Court upending 74 years of precedent in December with a ruling that declared lawmakers can amend citizen-led constitutional amendments with a two-thirds vote — 67 votes in the House and 24 votes in the Senate. The decision stemmed from a case challenging the Legislature’s passage of laws amending the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment. However, lawmakers’ newly affirmed authority extends beyond medical marijuana to other citizen-led amendments, including those that affect casinos. David Couch, a Little Rock lawyer who helped write the medical marijuana amendment, said the court’s decision “absolutely” adds more pressure that a new ballot measure he’s backing be successful. If the measure, which was proposed by Save AR Democracy, qualifies for the 2026 ballot and is approved by voters, it would prohibit lawmakers from changing the Arkansas Constitution themselves and require voters to approve any new law affecting the initiative and referendum process. Although he understands how the court arrived at its conclusion, Couch said the justices erred in their application. “The thing that bothers me the most is they applied it retroactively, not prospectively,” he said. “They upended 115 years of work by the people of the state of Arkansas on these initiatives.” Knoxville Republican Rep. Aaron Pilkington said the court’s ruling affirmed what he long believed to be true; however, he doesn’t think lawmakers are “chomping at the bit” to alter popular amendments. Pilkington took office in 2017, just after 53 percent of voters approved medical marijuana. While Republicans weren’t generally in favor of it, Pilkington noted the party’s leaders didn’t stand in the way of what voters asked for. “I think we’ve actually shown a history of even if maybe the Legislature doesn’t necessarily agree with it, they’re going to honor the wishes of the voters,” he said. “Because had we not, had we tried to force this issue back then or cause this and that, I think you would have seen repercussions in those next elections.” Pilkington has since sponsored legislation on medical marijuana, including an unsuccessful effort to allow dispensaries to deliver. Pilkington said there may be some tinkering to the program, but he’s not really open to amending it given the increasing revenue from sales that funds certain programs. Arkansans spent a record $291.1 million on medical marijuana in 2025, according to the state’s Department of Finance and Administration. Legislation approved last year allows tax revenue from those sales to support free breakfast for students. Though it may be used sparingly, the authority to amend the state’s constitution could be useful to address policies that aren’t working the way they were intended or to reflect a shift in perspective that’s occurred since an amendment was first approved, Pilkington said. It also allows lawmakers to address issues that require immediate attention instead of waiting two years to present a measure to voters, Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester said. The Arkansas Constitution can be changed when voters approve a measure proposed by lawmakers or by citizens who must qualify for the ballot by circulating petitions. Proposed amendments may be considered every two years during the general election. Republicans currently have a supermajority in both the House and Senate, but Hester said a two-thirds vote is a “huge, hard bar to meet,” regardless of which party has a majority. The Cave Springs Republican said lawmakers will only use this authority when “absolutely necessary” and will likely wait until the 2027 legislative session to review citizen-led amendments, such as those that received a lot of financial support from out-of-state interests. Hester also mentioned reviewing measures related to medical marijuana and casinos because they were “huge amendments” with multiple provisions. “I think that it might be reasonable that the Legislature look at them a little bit at a time versus holistically, and I think that’s the responsible thing to do,” he said. Hester noted lawmakers can only amend the marijuana amendment, not repeal it. That leaves some room to scale back or expand the program without ending it entirely. While the Legislature may not intend to overrule voters, Duffy said he believes there are some lawmakers willing to do so, therefore he’s hopeful Save AR Democracy’s ballot measure will succeed. The group needs to collect 90,704 signatures by July 3 to qualify for the ballot. “I don’t see any intent from the Legislature to override the will of the people, but I feel like there are some that are willing to do that and that is what’s concerning,” Duffy said. Should the measure fail and lawmakers head into the 2027 legislative session with their court-affirmed amendment authority, Duffy said he could see them increasing medical marijuana taxes. That could prompt patients to purchase from neighboring states like Missouri, where recreational marijuana is also legal, driving revenue out of Arkansas, he said. Williams is skeptical about lawmakers’ restraint and said she believes they intend “to gut it to the extent that it is almost impossible to use.” “I would like to ask one of these legislators if they know what it feels like to get up in the morning and wonder how sick you’re going to feel that day,” she said. *This story was first published by Arkansas Advocate.* *Photo elements courtesy of rawpixel and Philip Steffan.* The post Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling Could Let Lawmakers Roll Back Medical Marijuana Access appeared first on Marijuana Moment. < Previous Next > Recent Reviews Blue Lobster - The Flowery (Florida Medical) Snagging Blue Lobster from The Flowery in Florida feels like reeling in a rare catch—those award-winning Maine Trees buds live up to the hype of being as elusive as the 1-in-2-million blue lobster they're named for. 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