🏛️ Massachusetts Legislature Sends Major Cannabis Modernization Bill to Governor’s Desk

Massachusetts lawmakers have sent a sweeping cannabis reform package, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws, to Gov. Maura Healey after unanimous House approval and a Senate voice vote, marking the most significant overhaul of the state’s medical and adult‑use programs in years. The measure restructures the Cannabis Control Commission by reducing it from five to three commissioners appointed solely by the governor, raises business license caps, eliminates the medical marijuana vertical‑integration requirement, doubles the adult possession and purchase limit to two ounces, and loosens advertising restrictions while strengthening compliance tools such as a public delinquency list. Lawmakers say the bill reflects a maturing market by improving governance, supporting small and equity‑focused businesses, and modernizing consumer access, with many provisions taking effect after the CCC updates its regulations if the governor signs it into law. (Cannabis Business Times)

🏜️ Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas Ban on Smokeable Hemp Products After Industry Lawsuit

A Travis County judge has temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing new rules that would ban smokeable hemp products such as flower buds and pre‑rolled joints, following a lawsuit filed by hemp businesses and trade groups arguing that state regulators exceeded their authority. The suit challenges regulations that adopted a “total THC” standard, effectively outlawing popular THCA hemp products despite their compliance with the Legislature’s 2019 definition of legal hemp based solely on delta‑9 THC levels. The temporary restraining order allows sales to continue until at least April 23, when the court is expected to revisit broader issues including steeply increased licensing fees and additional regulatory restrictions facing the Texas hemp industry. (The Texas Tribune)

🏪 North Carolina Advisory Council Urges Action as State Confronts ‘Wild West’ Cannabis Market

A new report from Gov. Josh Stein’s Advisory Council on Cannabis warns that North Carolina’s current cannabis landscape has become a regulatory “Wild West,” with intoxicating hemp‑derived products widely available despite marijuana remaining illegal, creating confusion for consumers, law enforcement and policymakers. The council argues that loopholes around hemp products such as THC‑A have effectively blurred the line between legal and illegal cannabis, prompting a renewed push to clarify state law as lawmakers again debate whether regulation, medical legalization or broader reform is needed to rein in the rapidly expanding market.

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💸 Cleveland City Council Proposal Would Direct Marijuana Tax Revenue to Neighborhood Projects

Cleveland City Councilman Richard Starr has introduced a proposal to allocate half of the city’s marijuana tax revenue to neighborhood equity funds, allowing council members to directly support local projects such as park upgrades, safety initiatives and community assistance programs. Since Ohio began collecting a 10% tax on recreational marijuana sales in 2024, Cleveland has received more than $900,000 in revenue, and under the plan each ward would gain additional discretionary funds to ensure residents see tangible benefits from legalization. The mayor’s administration has not yet taken a position, saying it needs time to review the proposal as the city weighs how best to balance neighborhood investment with general fund priorities. (Marijuana Moment)

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