John Day Council refers cannabis tax to voters
John Day Council refers 3% cannabis tax to Nov 2026 voters, projecting $60K–$100K for public safety and infrastructure; adopts $19.5M city and $192K URA
Category: Policy
South Lake Tahoe extends cannabis tax grant program
South Lake Tahoe extends cannabis tax grant program one year, preserving about $400,000 for nonprofits; council seeks long-term funding plan.
Virginia Approves cannabis legalization in Budget Deal
Virginia sends cannabis legalization to Gov. Spanberger; adult-use sales begin July 1, 2027. Law sets 6% excise tax (8% in 2029), 350 dispensaries, $250
South Carolina Weighs medical cannabis Legalization
South Carolina candidates debate medical cannabis as federal reclassification to Schedule III prompts lawmakers to reassess patient access, regulation
Virginia cannabis legalization starts July 2027
Virginia cannabis legalization launches licensed retail sales July 2027; North Carolina lawmakers warn of $320M revenue loss risk as cross-border purchases
EU Court Shifts cannabis legalization Authority to Brussels
EU Court ruling moves cannabis legalization to EU level. Berlin leads market growth; Czech law effective Jan 1, 2026; Hungary loses Case C-271/23.
Virginia Unveils cannabis legalization Budget Deal
cannabis legalization in Virginia advances via budget deal: sales July 1, 2027; 2 oz possession; 6% to 8% excise tax; up to 350 stores; $250 public-use
Foxborough seeks two-year ban on cannabis deliveries
Foxborough seeks a two-year waiver to block cannabis deliveries, citing voter bans and enforcement issues; critics say it will limit access for seniors
Ayotte vetoes bill allowing medical cannabis greenhouses
Ayotte vetoed a bill allowing dispensaries one on-site greenhouse, keeping New Hampshire’s medical cannabis production off-site and preserving current
Advocates push South Carolina to legalize medical cannabis
South Carolina faces rising overdoses and costs as advocates urge medical cannabis legalization to expand treatment, cut opioid doses, and reduce arrests.