Advocates Educate Policymakers on cannabis policy
Panel at ICBC Berlin urges targeted education to improve cannabis policy, offering 1-page briefs, 15-minute meetings and model laws for lawmakers
Category: Policy
Osseo pauses municipal cannabis bond plan
Osseo pauses municipal cannabis bond after residents oppose $4M tax abatement and city ownership. City spent $725,000; Anoka posted $200,000 net early.
Rockford Nonprofit Seeks $400K from Cannabis Tax Revenue
Rockford nonprofit asks for $400,000 in cannabis tax revenue to close a $500,000 gap for the Alive & Free youth program; council committee voted 2-1
Missouri courts miss cannabis expungements
Missouri’s cannabis expungements lag: courts report 155,000 cleared of 334,000 reviewed. Officials and advocates disagree on remedies for missed records.
Hamilton Council Votes on cannabis dispensaries Zoning
Hamilton considers zoning to allow cannabis dispensaries with 1,000-foot buffers from schools, banning historic-district sales; council votes at 6pm
Illinois awards $50.8M cannabis tax grants
ICJIA awards $50.8M in cannabis tax grants: $35M for reentry, economic development and civil legal aid, $15M for youth development and violence prevention
cannabis legalization increases harm when commercialised
cannabis legalization linked to higher adult use and disorder when commercialised; review of 2000–2025 finds regulated, non-profit models limit harm and
Pendleton council hears marijuana retailer appeal
Pendleton City Council meets Tuesday, June 23 to hear a marijuana retailer appeal and vote on the 2026-27 budget of about $120 million, up from $97.2
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
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.