Minnesota Cannabis & Hemp News
Tracking legislation, licensing, enforcement, court rulings, and milestones across Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industry. 702 published updates and counting, compiled from official and public sources.
Seven ways that Minnesota’s cannabis laws are changing
An article outlining seven specific changes to Minnesota's cannabis laws, indicating substantive regulatory or legislative updates affecting the state's cannabis framework.
MSN
Congressional Committee Approves Bill To Develop ‘Impairment Standards’ For Cannabis
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 61-2 to approve transportation legislation containing provisions requiring federal officials to study driving under the...
Marijuana Moment
Some Minnesota hemp growers see new marijuana law as a threat to their industry
Minnesota hemp growers are expressing concerns that the state's new marijuana legalization law may negatively impact their hemp cultivation business and market. The article examin...
Post Bulletin
Minnesota hemp farmers hit brakes as the state's industry opens up
Minnesota hemp farmers are exercising caution as the state's hemp industry expands and new regulatory frameworks take shape. The article examines how existing growers are respondi...
Star Tribune
Activists, farmers raise concerns about equity measures in Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill
Activists and farmers have expressed concerns about the equity measures included in Minnesota's proposed marijuana legalization bill. The article documents stakeholder feedback on...
Sahan Journal
Federal Judge Dismisses Anti-Marijuana Groups’ Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by anti-marijuana groups challenging the Trump administration's Medicare hemp coverage program, which allows eligible Medicare patients u...
Marijuana Moment
Democratic Lawmakers Push Trump To Release Federal Marijuana Prisoners As A Follow-Up To Rescheduling
A bipartisan coalition of Democratic lawmakers is urging President Trump to commute sentences for individuals imprisoned on federal marijuana charges as a follow-up to the adminis...
Marijuana Moment
For Minnesota hemp farmers, legal cannabis could force a tough decision
Minnesota hemp farmers face potential business decisions as legal cannabis legalization moves forward in the state. The article examines how farmers currently growing federally-co...
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The Future of MN's Weed Biz Is Looking Good—Unless the Feds Kill It All
An article discusses the outlook for Minnesota's cannabis industry, noting positive growth prospects while highlighting uncertainty regarding potential federal intervention or pol...
Racket MN
Cannabis conferees successfully hash out differences, expand bill’s scope
Minnesota cannabis conferees have resolved differences and expanded the scope of a cannabis bill under consideration. The House of Representatives has confirmed progress in reconc...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
Minnesota Legislature Passes Omnibus Cannabis Bill Restructuring Medical and Adult-Use Supply Chains
The Minnesota Legislature has passed a comprehensive omnibus cannabis bill that restructures both the medical and adult-use cannabis supply chains in the state. This legislation r...
Hemp Gazette
Minnesota lawmakers ‘tweak’ cannabis laws to create new category, boost hemp THC
Minnesota lawmakers have modified state cannabis laws to establish a new product category and increase the allowable THC threshold for hemp products. This legislative adjustment r...
MJBizDaily
7 changes to Minnesota’s cannabis laws to know about
The article outlines seven significant changes to Minnesota's cannabis laws, covering updates to the state's regulatory framework. This report documents recent amendments and modi...
Star Tribune
Feds Would Develop ‘Impairment Standards’ For Marijuana And Other Drugs Under New Bipartisan Transportation Bill In Congress
Bipartisan leaders of a House committee have released transportation legislation requiring federal officials to study impaired driving involving marijuana and other drugs and deve...
Marijuana Moment
House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain
The Minnesota House of Representatives approved a cannabis bill that establishes a new license type and implements a streamlined supply chain framework for the state's cannabis in...
Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)
US (MN): House OKs cannabis bill with new license, streamlined supply chain
The Minnesota House has approved a cannabis bill that introduces new licensing provisions and streamlines the supply chain for cannabis operations. This legislative action represe...
MMJDaily
Fetterman Praises Trump’s Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Moves
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) publicly praised President Trump's administration for its efforts to federally reschedule marijuana and expand therapeutic access to psychedelics, fr...
Marijuana Moment
House Votes To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations From VA Doctors
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to allow military veterans to receive medical marijuana recommendations from Department of Veterans Affairs doctors, with the measure propo...
Marijuana Moment
Congressional Committee Votes To Block Marijuana Rescheduling, Even As Trump Administration Moves Forward With The Reform
The House Appropriations Committee voted to include a provision in a funding bill that would block federal rescheduling of marijuana, contradicting the Trump administration's stat...
Marijuana Moment
It’s ‘About Damn Time’ The Federal Government Catches Up To Voters On Marijuana Legalization, Congresswoman Says
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, joined other members of Congress at a press conference to advocate for federal marijuana legalization beyond...
Marijuana Moment
Congressional Committee Directs DEA To Crack Down On Unregulated Cannabis Products That ‘Threaten Consumer Safety’
The House Appropriations Committee is expected to approve a Fiscal Year 2027 spending bill that directs the DEA to take enforcement action against unregulated cannabinoid products...
Marijuana Moment
Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Is A ‘Step Forward,’ But Still ‘Falls Well Short’ Of Needed Changes (Op-Ed)
Paul Armentano of NORML offers commentary on the Trump administration's decision to reschedule cannabis, characterizing it as a historic first step in federal policy reform while ...
Marijuana Moment
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Bill To Legalize Psilocybin Therapy
Minnesota House lawmakers passed an amendment legalizing regulated therapeutic psilocybin use for adults 21 and older, with a 114-15 floor vote on Thursday. The amendment was adde...
Marijuana Moment
White House Drug Czar Clarifies That Marijuana Is ‘Still Illegal’ Following Trump Administration’s Rescheduling Move
The White House drug czar Sara Carter Bailey clarified that the Trump administration's rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III does not legalize cannabis broadly, stating it rem...
Marijuana Moment
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